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Kharagpur to Kolkata

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

144 kmDistance
2.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹160
AC Seater₹260
Non-AC Sleeper₹230
AC Sleeper₹330
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹450
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Train
Sleeper₹120
Economy₹170
Third AC₹230
Second AC₹320
First AC₹430
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Kharagpur to Kolkata

144 km · ~2h 53m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kharagpur

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

  2. 144 km · 2h 53m 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: Kharagpur to Kolkata

144 km · ~3h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Kharagpur

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

  2. Kharagpur → Kolkata

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~144 km

    ~3h 12m|Tentative fare ₹160–₹450

  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: Kharagpur to Kolkata

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

Direct trains

Visakhapatnam-Shalimar Express#22854 · Superfast
01:15 AMKharagpur Jn
1h 38m28 stops
02:53 AMSantragachi Jn
Okha Howrah Triweekly SF Express#22905 · Superfast
01:30 AMKharagpur Jn
2h 5m36 stops
03:35 AMHowrah Jn
PUNE - HOWRAH Azad Hind SF Exp#12129 · Superfast
01:48 AMKharagpur Jn
2h 2m36 stops
03:50 AMHowrah Jn
Chennai-Howrah SF Mail#12840 · Superfast
01:55 AMKharagpur Jn
1h 31m28 stops
03:26 AMSantragachi Jn
MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH SF Mail (via NAGPUR)#12809 · Superfast
03:40 AMKharagpur Jn
1h 31m30 stops
05:11 AMSantragachi 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.

Kharagpur to Kolkata: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kharagpur to Kolkata is about 144 km by road, roughly 2.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 144 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹160 · AC Seater ₹260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹230 · AC Sleeper ₹330 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹450
  • Train: Sleeper ₹120 · Economy ₹170 · Third AC ₹230 · Second AC ₹320 · First AC ₹430

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

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Day 1Arrive in Kolkata

  • Travel from Kharagpur to Kolkata (about 2.9 hrs by road) and check in
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