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Hyderabad to Dankuni

The distance from Hyderabad to Dankuni is about 1477 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours (estimated). There are four bridges to get to Howrah: Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu,

1477 kmDistance
29.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹51,056
Ertiga₹65,013
Innova₹67,805
Innova Crysta₹83,563
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,15,261

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,620
AC Seater₹2,660
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,360
AC Sleeper₹3,400
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,190
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Train
Sleeper₹920
Economy₹1,510
Third AC₹2,100
Second AC₹2,980
First AC₹4,170
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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 Hyderabad to Dankuni is about 1477 km by road, roughly 29.5 hours (estimated). There are four bridges to get to Howrah: Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, Vivekananda Setu and Nivedita Setu. Besides, highways like the Grand Trunk Road and NH 19 terminate at Howrah or nearby.

Route Map

By Car: Hyderabad to Dankuni

1477 km · ~32h 12m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Hyderabad

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 369

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 519

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 669

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 739

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 889

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1039

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1108

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1258

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1408

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 69 km · 1h 23m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dankuni

    Dankuni, 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: Hyderabad to Dankuni

1477 km · ~32h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Hyderabad

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

  2. Hyderabad → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 739)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dankuni. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Dankuni

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~739 km

    ~16h 25m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120

  5. Arrive in Dankuni

    Dankuni, 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: Hyderabad to Dankuni

Nearest railway stations: Hyderabad Deccan for Hyderabad, Dankuni for Dankuni.

Direct trains

SECUNDERABAD - GUWAHATI Exp#12513 · Superfast
07:30 AMSecunderabad Jn
26h 34m261 stops
10:04 AM+1dSantragachi Jn
East Coast Express#18646 · Express
10:25 AMSecunderabad Jn
29h 7m247 stops
03:32 PM+1dSantragachi Jn
Falaknuma Express#12704 · Superfast
04:00 PMSecunderabad Jn
25h 1m240 stops
05:01 PM+1dSantragachi 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.

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Warangal170 km from Hyderabad

    Telangana

  2. Chitrakote510 km from Hyderabad

    Chhattisgarh

  3. Angul1025 km from Hyderabad

    Odisha

  4. Keshiary1370 km from Hyderabad

Hotels in Dankuni

Treebo hotels in Kolkata, about 15 km from Dankuni. 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 Dankuni

Belilious Park

Within the park, there is a pond and the trees around here provide greenery to the region. A marriage hall is also present here for marriage events.

Dumurjala Sports City

A sports complex with plays host to several prominent talent hunt contests and sports activities.

Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre

A planetarium in Howrah with virtual tours of the night sky and cosmic shows in a specially perforated hemispherical dome. It is India's first 3D planetarium.

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing.

Howrah Bridge

Officially Rabindra Setu, the Howrah Bridge is one of the iconic bridges of West Bengal. See the Kolkata listing for details.

Kolkata West Gate

Based on the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's…

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Suggested Dankuni Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dankuni

  • Travel from Hyderabad to Dankuni (about 29.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

Day 2Explore Dankuni

  • Visit Vidyasagar Setu
  • Visit Santragachi Jheel

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Bhot Bagan Math
  • Head back to Hyderabad
Suggested from Dankuni's top sights.

Travel Tips

There are four bridges to get to Howrah: Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, Vivekananda Setu and Nivedita Setu.

Budget Estimate

road

1477 km

29.5 hours

Approximately 1477 km by road from Hyderabad to Dankuni, roughly 29.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

1477 km

The nearest railway station to Dankuni is Dankuni Junction railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

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

Dankuni → Chinsurah

About 35 km by road

Dankuni → Bandel

About 35 km by road

Dankuni → Sonarpur

About 40 km by road

Dankuni → Halisahar

About 40 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Dankuni from Hyderabad?

About 1477 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Dankuni?

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 16 km away.

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