Home › Routes › Durgapur to Kolkata

Durgapur to Kolkata

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

197 kmDistance
3.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹7,533
Ertiga₹9,601
Innova₹10,015
Innova Crysta₹12,334
Tempo Traveller (12)₹17,048

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

View route plan
Bus
Non-AC Seater₹220
AC Seater₹350
Non-AC Sleeper₹320
AC Sleeper₹450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹600
View route plan
Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹230
Third AC₹310
Second AC₹420
First AC₹580
View route plan

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: Durgapur to Kolkata

197 km · ~4h 16m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Durgapur

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

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Gangadharpur

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

  3. 47 km · 56m 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: Durgapur to Kolkata

197 km · ~4h 23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Durgapur

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

  2. Durgapur → Kolkata

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~197 km

    ~4h 23m|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: Durgapur to Kolkata

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

Direct trains

Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast
12:47 AMDurgapur
2h 28m37 stops
03:15 AMHowrah Jn
Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
12:47 AMDurgapur
2h 28m37 stops
03:15 AMHowrah Jn
Jodhpur-Howrah SF Express#12308 · Superfast
01:32 AMDurgapur
2h 28m37 stops
04:00 AMHowrah Jn
JABALPUR - KOL HOWRAH Shaktipunj Exp#11447 · Express
01:32 AMDurgapur
2h 43m43 stops
04:15 AMHowrah Jn
Bikaner-Howrah SF Express#22308 · Superfast
01:33 AMDurgapur
2h 27m37 stops
04:00 AMHowrah 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.

Durgapur to Kolkata: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Durgapur to Kolkata is about 197 km by road, roughly 3.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bardhaman.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 197 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹7,533 · Ertiga ₹9,601 · Innova ₹10,015 · Innova Crysta ₹12,334 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹17,048
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹220 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹320 · AC Sleeper ₹450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹600
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹230 · Third AC ₹310 · Second AC ₹420 · First AC ₹580

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

Want the full Kolkata guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kolkata.

View Kolkata Guide

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Serampore175 km from Durgapur

Hotels in Kolkata

Treebo hotels in Kolkata. Tell us your dates and we'll get you a rate.

Treebo Globe International

Kolkata

Treebo Green View

Kolkata

Treebo Hoops - Airport

Kolkata

Treebo Vedanta

Kolkata

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.

See all places in Kolkata →

Suggested Kolkata Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kolkata

  • Travel from Durgapur to Kolkata (about 3.9 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 Durgapur
Suggested from Kolkata's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Kolkata trip and see the full Durgapur → Kolkata → next stop route.

Kolkata → Berachampa

About 45 km by road

Kolkata → Chinsurah

About 50 km by road

Kolkata → Bandel

About 50 km by road

Plan My Trip: Durgapur to Kolkata

Pick how you want to travel and we'll send a complete plan with transport, hotel and sightseeing — on WhatsApp and a call back.

Other Routes