Dumka to Kolkata
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dumka, Jharkhand to Kolkata, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Dumka to Kolkata
287 km · ~6h 4m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Dumka
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BardhamanAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KolkataKolkata, 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: Dumka to Kolkata
287 km · ~6h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Dumka
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dumka. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dumka → Kolkata
AC Seater / Volvo · ~287 km
~6h 23m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹850
Usual tea / meal halts: Bardhaman (~170 km)
- 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: Dumka to Kolkata
Nearest railway stations: Dumka for Dumka, Howrah Jn for Kolkata.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 13h 35m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 6h 57m wait
1 change · 18h 15m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 11h 37m wait
1 change · 19h 40m in total
Change trains at Jasidih Jn — about 13h 54m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Dumka to Kolkata: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dumka to Kolkata is about 287 km by road, roughly 5.7 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bardhaman.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 287 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹11,710 · Ertiga ₹14,860 · Innova ₹15,490 · Innova Crysta ₹19,140 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹26,200
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹460 · AC Sleeper ₹660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹850
- Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹430 · Second AC ₹600 · First AC ₹830
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 Dumka to Kolkata. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Santiniketan100 km from Dumka
- Bardhaman170 km from Dumka
- Serampore265 km from Dumka
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Things to Do in Kolkata
Visit Asutosh Museum of Indian Art
Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is an art museum located in the main campus of University of Calcutta on College Street, Kolkata (previously Calcutta), India, on the first…
Visit Tiriti Bazaar
Tiriti Bazaar, also known as Chinatown, & also spelled as Tiretta Bazaar is a neighborhood near Lalbazar in Central Kolkata. It is usually called Old China Market.
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.
Suggested Kolkata Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kolkata
- Travel from Dumka to Kolkata (about 5.7 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 Dumka
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