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Bardhaman to Santiniketan

The distance from Bardhaman to Santiniketan is about 66 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Santiniketan is from Kolkata by road. Good drivers can cover the distance in

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66 kmDistance

1.5 hrsDuration

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹5,270

Ertiga₹6,687

Innova₹6,971

Innova Crysta₹8,613

Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹70

AC Seater₹120

Non-AC Sleeper₹110

AC Sleeper₹150

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹230

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Train

Sleeper₹70

Economy₹100

Third AC₹120

Second AC₹160

First AC₹210

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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.

Overview

The distance from Bardhaman to Santiniketan is about 66 km by road, roughly 1.5 hours (estimated). Santiniketan is from Kolkata by road. Good drivers can cover the distance in about 3 hours.

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By Car: Bardhaman to Santiniketan

66 km · ~1h 19m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Bardhaman
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Santiniketan
Santiniketan, 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: Bardhaman to Santiniketan

66 km · ~1h 28m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Bardhaman
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bardhaman. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Bardhaman → Santiniketan
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~66 km
~1h 28m|Tentative fare ₹70–₹230
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Arrive in Santiniketan
Santiniketan, West Bengal
Hotels in Santiniketan

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

By Train: Bardhaman to Santiniketan

Nearest railway stations: Barddhaman Jn for Bardhaman, Prantik for Santiniketan.

Direct trains

Kaviguru Express#13027 · Express

12:44 AMBarddhaman Jn

45m9 stops

01:29 AMBolpur Shantiniketan

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Sealdah-Malda Town Gour Express#13153 · Express

12:58 AMBarddhaman Jn

47m9 stops

01:45 AMBolpur Shantiniketan

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Gour Express Slip#13153-Slip · Express

12:58 AMBarddhaman Jn

47m9 stops

01:45 AMBolpur Shantiniketan

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Barddhaman Rampurhat Tri-Weekly Express#13013 · Express

07:15 AMBarddhaman Jn

50m9 stops

08:05 AMBolpur Shantiniketan

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KOLKATA SEALDAH - GUWAHATI KanchanJungha Exp#15657 · Express

08:40 AMBarddhaman Jn

45m10 stops

09:25 AMBolpur Shantiniketan

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

Hotels in Santiniketan

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Things to Do in Santiniketan

Bangladesh Bhavana

Well-designed new addition with auditorium.

Amrakunja

Amrakunja is worth a visit while in Santiniketan.

Dak Bungalow Ground

Dak Bungalow Ground is worth a visit while in Santiniketan.

Gour Prangan

Gour Prangan is worth a visit while in Santiniketan.

Jagadish Kanan

Jagadish Kanan is worth a visit while in Santiniketan.

Barṣāmangal

Festival of rains during August/September. Tagore was a poet of nature and some of his finest creations were about the rain.

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Suggested Santiniketan Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Santiniketan

Travel from Bardhaman to Santiniketan (about 1.5 hrs by road) and check in
Visit Museum of Santal Culture

Day 2Explore Santiniketan

Visit Ballabhpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Visit Rabindra Bhavana

Day 3Last sights and departure

Visit Patha Bhavana
Head back to Bardhaman

Suggested from Santiniketan's top sights.

Travel Tips

Santiniketan is from Kolkata by road.

Santiniketan is connected with Kolkata by an excellent 4-lane expressway.

You can also take NH 114 via Talit, Guskara, Bhedia and Surul More, by taking a right turn from the Durgapur Expressway just after crossing Bardhaman on the right (where the Renaissance Township is on the left) and taking this route via Nababhat More.

Another option is to take the Bardhaman-Palitpur stretch of the 2-lane NH 116A by taking a right turn from the Durgapur Expressway at Telipukur.