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Kolkata to Dankuni

The distance from Kolkata to Dankuni is about 17 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). There are four bridges to get to Howrah: Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, Vivekananda Setu

17 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹290

Sedan₹320

SUV₹440

Innova / MUV₹520

Tempo Traveller₹670

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹20

AC Seater₹30

Non-AC Sleeper₹30

AC Sleeper₹40

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹100

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Train

Sleeper₹40

Economy₹50

Third AC₹50

Second AC₹60

First AC₹80

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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 Kolkata to Dankuni is about 17 km by road, roughly 1 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.

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By Car: Kolkata to Dankuni

17 km · ~20m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Kolkata
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
17 km · 20m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dankuni
Dankuni, West Bengal
Hotels in Dankuni

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 Dankuni

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

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.
Kolkata → Dankuni
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~17 km
~23m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹100
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Arrive in Dankuni
Dankuni, West Bengal
Hotels in Dankuni

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 Dankuni

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

Direct trains

GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express#12510 · Superfast

01:05 AMHowrah Jn

6m6 stops

01:11 AMSantragachi Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast

01:05 AMHowrah Jn

7m6 stops

01:12 AMSantragachi Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Puri Santargachi Passenger#58002 · Passenger

01:20 AMAndul

4m1 stops

01:24 AMMaurigram

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Visakhapatnam-Shalimar Express#22854 · Superfast

02:50 AMMaurigram

3m1 stops

02:53 AMSantragachi Jn

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Chennai-Howrah SF Mail#12840 · Superfast

03:24 AMMaurigram

2m1 stops

03:26 AMSantragachi Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.