Karwar to Kolkata
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Karwar, Karnataka to Kolkata, West Bengal.
Approx Distance: 2247 km
Approx Duration: 49.9 hrs
Route overview
Karwar to Kolkata is about 2247 km by road, roughly 49.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Karwar to Kolkata
About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Karwar. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 449. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 599. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 749. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 899. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1049. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1199. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1348. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1498. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1648. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1798. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1948. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2098. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 149 km (about 2h 59m of driving) — Arrive in Kolkata
By bus: Karwar to Kolkata
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Karwar. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Karwar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Karwar → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km Takes about 16h 39m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 749). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kolkata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km Takes about 16h 39m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1498). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kolkata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kolkata. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~749 km Takes about 16h 39m. Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,150.
- Arrive in Kolkata
By train: Karwar to Kolkata
The nearest railway stations are Karwar for Karwar and Howrah Jn for Kolkata. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 37h 33m in total: ERNAKULAM - MUM LTT AC Duronto (12224) 06:07 AM Harwada to 02:11 PM Diva, then MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp (12261) 05:50 PM Diva to 07:40 PM Howrah Jn — change at Diva (about 3h 39m wait)
- With one change, 41h 28m in total: MANGALORE CENT - MUMBAI LTT Matsyagandha Exp (12620) 07:02 PM Harwada to 05:43 AM Diva, then MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Gitanjali Exp (12859) 06:45 AM Diva to 12:30 PM Howrah Jn — change at Diva (about 1h 2m wait)
- With one change, 42h 10m in total: ERNAKULAM - DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN Duronto Exp (12283) 09:25 AM Harwada to 07:13 PM Kopar Road, then MUMBAI LTT - HOWRAH Janeswari Super Deluxe Exp (12101) 09:07 PM Kopar Road to 03:35 AM Howrah Jn — change at Kopar Road (about 1h 54m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2247 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,820 · Sedan ₹29,310 · SUV ₹38,350 · Innova / MUV ₹42,890 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,730
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,470 · AC Seater ₹4,040 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,600 · AC Sleeper ₹5,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,340
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,380 · Economy ₹2,280 · Third AC ₹3,180 · Second AC ₹4,520 · First AC ₹6,320
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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