How to travel from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata, India

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata is around 796km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,390($120)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Howrah Jn.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance878km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,390 ($120).

The distance between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata is around 796km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Visakhapatnam and Kolkata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ₹9,390 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visakhapatnam. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Indian Railways run train services between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 14h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU).

The closest major airport to Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Kolkata. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Visakhapatnam and Kolkata. The distance is around 878km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ₹9,390 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Visakhapatnam and Kolkata

Transport options from Visakhapatnam to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 30m
₹9,390($120)
every 10 mins796km (495 miles)
Train + 2 similar
14h 15m
₹955($12)
every 4 hours897km (558 miles)
Train to Shalimar14h 35m
₹1,035($13)
once a week882km (548 miles)
Train to Howrah Jn18hrs
₹715($9)
twice daily906km (563 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
₹7,165($90)
on demand878km (545 miles)

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Airports near Kolkata

The following major airports near Kolkata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Kolkata
RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kolkata
IXR
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
323km (200 miles) from Kolkata