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Bankura to Kolkata

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bankura, West Bengal to Kolkata, West Bengal.

198 kmDistance
4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹7,569
Ertiga₹9,648
Innova₹10,063
Innova Crysta₹12,392
Tempo Traveller (12)₹17,132

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹220
AC Seater₹360
Non-AC Sleeper₹320
AC Sleeper₹460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹600
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹230
Third AC₹310
Second AC₹430
First AC₹580
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Bankura to Kolkata

198 km · ~4h 18m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Bankura

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Gobindapur

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 48 km · 58m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Bankura to Kolkata

198 km · ~4h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Bankura

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bankura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Bankura → Kolkata

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~198 km

    ~4h 24m|Tentative fare ₹220–₹600

  3. Arrive in Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Bankura to Kolkata

Nearest railway stations: Bankura for Bankura, Howrah Jn for Kolkata.

Direct trains

MUMBAI LTT - HOWRAH Samarsata SF Exp#12151 · Superfast
03:44 AMBankura
3h 59m47 stops
07:43 AMSantragachi Jn
Howrah Express#12828 · Superfast
07:02 AMBankura
3h 45m43 stops
10:47 AMSantragachi Jn
Rajya Rani Express#22862 · Superfast
01:45 PMBankura
3h 54m43 stops
05:39 PMSantragachi Jn
Aranyak Express#12886 · Superfast
02:42 PMBankura
3h 57m42 stops
06:39 PMSantragachi Jn
Rupashi Bangla Express#12884 · Superfast
05:04 PMBankura
3h 37m45 stops
08:41 PMSantragachi Jn

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Bankura to Kolkata: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Bankura to Kolkata is about 198 km by road, roughly 4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 198 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹7,569 · Ertiga ₹9,648 · Innova ₹10,063 · Innova Crysta ₹12,392 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹17,132
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹430 · First AC ₹580

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Bankura to Kolkata. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Bishnupur40 km from Bankura
  2. Kamarpukur90 km from Bankura
  3. Dankuni180 km from Bankura

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Things to Do in Kolkata

Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art

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Visit Tiriti Bazaar

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Visit Fatima Church

Fatima Church is a Catholic religious building located on CIT Road, Kolkata, India.

Visit Wellesley Gol Talab

Wellesley Gol Talab, (also known as Gol Talab), is a park located in Taltala neighbourhood in Central Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal.

Visit St. James' Church

St. James' Church in Entally, Kolkata (Calcutta), India, is one of Kolkata's most elegant churches. Built in 1862, the twin spires of the St. James' Church dominates…

Visit Osmond Memorial Church

Osmond Memorial Church, previously known as Wesleyan Methodist Church, is a historic church located at 56, S. Banerjee Road, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

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Suggested Kolkata Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kolkata

  • Travel from Bankura to Kolkata (about 4 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art

Day 2Explore Kolkata

  • Visit Tiriti Bazaar
  • Visit Fatima Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Wellesley Gol Talab
  • Head back to Bankura
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