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Kolkata to Delhi

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

1692 kmDistance
33.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18710
Sedan₹22100
SUV₹28910
Innova / MUV₹32350
Tempo Traveller₹37520
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1860
AC Seater₹3050
Non-AC Sleeper₹2710
AC Sleeper₹3890
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4790
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Train
Sleeper₹1050
Economy₹1720
Third AC₹2400
Second AC₹3410
First AC₹4770
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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 Delhi

1692 km · ~36h 30m · About 34h of driving split over 4 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. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 423

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 573

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 723

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

  7. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 846

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 996

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1146

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

  10. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1269

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1419

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1569

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

  13. 123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

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 Delhi

1692 km · ~37h 36m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. 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) · ~846 km

    ~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 846)

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

  4. change point 1 → Delhi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km

    ~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420

  5. Arrive in Delhi

    Delhi, Haryana

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 Delhi

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, New Delhi for Delhi.

Direct trains

Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express#12273 · Duronto
01:00 PMHowrah Jn
17h 5m215 stops
06:05 AM+1dTilak Bridge
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12305 · Rajdhani
02:05 PMHowrah Jn
19h 50m233 stops
09:55 AM+1dTilak Bridge
KOL SEALDAH - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12313 · Rajdhani
04:50 PMKolkata Sealdah
17h 30m261 stops
10:20 AM+1dTilak Bridge
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12301 · Rajdhani
04:55 PMHowrah Jn
17h215 stops
09:55 AM+1dTilak Bridge
Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express#12259 · Duronto
06:40 PMKolkata Sealdah
16h 20m219 stops
11:00 AM+1dTilak Bridge

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.

Transport Options

Kolkata to Delhi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kolkata to Delhi is about 1692 km by road, roughly 33.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1692 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,710 · Sedan ₹22,100 · SUV ₹28,910 · Innova / MUV ₹32,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,520
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,860 · AC Seater ₹3,050 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,710 · AC Sleeper ₹3,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,790
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,050 · Economy ₹1,720 · Third AC ₹2,400 · Second AC ₹3,410 · First AC ₹4,770

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

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