Kolkata to Nanded
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolkata, West Bengal to Nanded, Maharashtra.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Nanded
1574 km · ~34h 9m · About 31h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 787Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 937Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1087Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1181Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1331Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1481Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NandedNanded, Maharashtra
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 Nanded
1574 km · ~34h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 787)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Nanded. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Nanded
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Arrive in Nanded
Nanded, Maharashtra
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 Nanded
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Huzur Sahib Nanded for Nanded.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 30h 33m in total
Change trains at Akola Jn — about 6h 35m wait
1 change · 30h 33m in total
Change trains at Akola Jn — about 6h 19m wait
1 change · 30h 33m in total
Change trains at Akola Jn — about 4h 20m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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 Nanded: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolkata to Nanded is about 1574 km by road, roughly 31.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1574 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹60,192 · Ertiga ₹76,719 · Innova ₹80,024 · Innova Crysta ₹98,551 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,36,216
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,730 · AC Seater ₹2,830 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,520 · AC Sleeper ₹3,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,460
- Train: Sleeper ₹970 · Economy ₹1,600 · Third AC ₹2,230 · Second AC ₹3,180 · First AC ₹4,440
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Nanded.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolkata to Nanded. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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Things to Do in Nanded
Visit Hazur Sahib Takht and take part in the Ganga-Jal Seva (holy…
Spend time at the most sacred Sikh shrine in Nanded, where Guru Gobind Singh Ji breathed his last. You can join the morning or evening ritual of washing the marble…
2 to 3 hours
Attend the evening Aarti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (Nanded)
Head to the modern and serene Swaminarayan temple in the city for its melodious evening aarti and devotional singing. The temple’s clean, peaceful ambience is a lovely…
1 hour
Take a peaceful boat ride on the Godavari River at the Nanded Ghats
Hire a small rowboat (seasonal) from the ghats near the temple, especially at sunset, to see the riverside temples and the fort from the water. This is a calm, scenic…
1 hour
Visit the ancient Kandhar Fort (about 35 km from Nanded)
Drive to this 9th-century Rashtrakuta-era hill fort, which is a hidden gem with carved rock-cut steps, a deep stepwell, and panoramic views of the surrounding farmland.…
3 to 4 hours (including travel)
Explore the Nanded Fort (also called the Sikh Fort)
Walk through the historic fort that houses the Hazur Sahib complex, with its high walls, bastions, and a small museum displaying weapons and relics from the Guru’s…
1.5 hours
Stroll through the Nanded Vegetable Market and sample local street…
Wander through the bustling wholesale and retail market near the old city, where you can try local Maharashtrian snacks like bhajji (gram flour fritters) and sabudana…
1.5 hours
Suggested Nanded Itinerary
Day 1Day 1
- Visit Hazur Sahib (Takht Sachkhand) for morning darshan and listen to the kirtan; explore the museum showcasing Guru Gobind…
- Walk through the Langar Hall and participate in the community meal (free, but you may donate) to experience the Sikh tradition…
- Stroll along the Godavari Ghat near the gurudwara, watching the evening aarti and local pilgrims performing rituals.
Day 2Day 2
- Visit the Shri Kaleshwari Mandir, a 12th-century Shiva temple with intricate carvings, located about 12 km from the city centre…
- Explore the Hazrat Shaha Baba Dargah, a peaceful Sufi shrine in the old city, and learn about Nanded’s syncretic history from a…
- Spend the late afternoon at the Nanded Fort (Qila), a small but scenic Mughal-era structure, then browse the nearby Sarafa…
Day 3Day 3
- Morning boat ride on the Godavari at Kandhar Ghat (about 20 km from Nanded), where you can see birdlife and local fishermen;…
- Visit the nearby village of Degloor (35 km) to see a cooperative sugar factory and interact with farmers in their fields…
- Return to Nanded and spend the late afternoon at the Sikh Heritage Garden near Hazur Sahib, a landscaped park with statues of…
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