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Kolkata to Bangalore

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

2028 kmDistance
40.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹70,110
Ertiga₹89,274
Innova₹93,107
Innova Crysta₹1,14,747
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,58,267

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,230
AC Seater₹3,650
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,240
AC Sleeper₹4,660
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,730
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Train
Sleeper₹1,250
Economy₹2,060
Third AC₹2,870
Second AC₹4,090
First AC₹5,710
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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: Kolkata to Bangalore

2028 km · ~43h 54m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolkata

    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. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 406

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 556

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 706

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

  7. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 811

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 961

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1111

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

  10. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1217

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1367

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1517

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

  13. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1622

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1772

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1922

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

  16. 106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

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: Kolkata to Bangalore

2028 km · ~45h 3m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kolkata

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

  2. Kolkata → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km

    ~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 676)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km

    ~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1352)

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

  6. change point 2 → Bangalore

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~676 km

    ~15h 1m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940

  7. Arrive in Bangalore

    Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Kolkata to Bangalore

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Bangalore City Jn for Bangalore.

Direct trains

DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp#15902 · Express
01:05 AMHowrah Jn
33h 38m363 stops
10:43 AM+1dKrishnarajapuram
GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast
01:05 AMHowrah Jn
34h368 stops
11:05 AM+1dBangalore Cant
HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR AC Duronto Exp#12245 · Duronto
11:00 AMHowrah Jn
28h 58m332 stops
03:58 PM+1dBaiyyappanahali
HOWRAH - YESVANTPUR SF Exp#12863 · Superfast
08:35 PMHowrah Jn
33h 33m327 stops
06:08 AM+2dBaiyyappanahali
BHAGALPUR - YESVANTPUR Anga SF Exp#12254 · Superfast
11:30 PMHowrah Jn
32h 3m330 stops
07:33 AM+2dKrishnarajapuram

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.

Kolkata to Bangalore: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolkata to Bangalore is about 2028 km by road, roughly 40.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2028 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹70,110 · Ertiga ₹89,274 · Innova ₹93,107 · Innova Crysta ₹1,14,747 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,58,267
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,230 · AC Seater ₹3,650 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,240 · AC Sleeper ₹4,660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,730
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,060 · Third AC ₹2,870 · Second AC ₹4,090 · First AC ₹5,710

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

Want the full Bangalore guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Bangalore.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Digha180 km from Kolkata

    West Bengal

  2. Jajpur375 km from Kolkata

    Odisha

  3. Bhubaneswar480 km from Kolkata

    Odisha

  4. Srikakulam870 km from Kolkata
  5. Visakhapatnam990 km from Kolkata
  6. Rajahmundry1210 km from Kolkata

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Things to Do in Bangalore

Cinemax

Cinemax is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Cinepolis

Cinepolis is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Gopalan Cinemas

Gopalan Mall, Mysore Road; Gopalan Mall, Near Jayadeva Hospital, Bannerghatta Road ; Gopalan Mal;, Old Madras Road, Near Baiyappanhalli Metro Station

Inox theatre

Inox theatre is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

PVR Cinemas

PVR Cinemas is worth a visit while in Bangalore.

Bangalore Film Society

A club membership (around ₹500/year) is typically required for entrance. Foreign film series and cultural events.

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Suggested Bangalore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bangalore

  • Travel from Kolkata to Bangalore (about 40.6 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Church Street

Day 2Explore Bangalore

  • Visit Hudson Memorial Church
  • Visit St. Andrew's Church
  • Visit Rice Memorial Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dharmambudhi Lake
  • Head back to Kolkata
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