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Kolkata to Palashi

The distance from Kolkata to Palashi is about 171 km by road, roughly 3.5 hours (estimated). Palashi is connected with Kolkata by railway and bus services.

171 kmDistance
3.5 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,945
Ertiga₹7,561
Innova₹7,883
Innova Crysta₹9,724
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,378

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹190
AC Seater₹310
Non-AC Sleeper₹270
AC Sleeper₹390
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹530
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Train
Sleeper₹130
Economy₹200
Third AC₹270
Second AC₹370
First AC₹510
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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 Palashi is about 171 km by road, roughly 3.5 hours (estimated). Palashi is connected with Kolkata by railway and bus services.

Route Map

By Car: Kolkata to Palashi

171 km · ~3h 25m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kolkata

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

  2. 171 km · 3h 25m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Palashi

    Palashi, 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: Kolkata to Palashi

171 km · ~3h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  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 → Palashi

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~171 km

    ~3h 48m|Tentative fare ₹190–₹530

  3. Arrive in Palashi

    Palashi, 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: Kolkata to Palashi

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Sirajnagar Halt for Palashi.

Direct trains

Hazarduari Express#13113 · Express
06:50 AMKolkata Chitpur
3h 32m38 stops
10:22 AMSirajnagar Halt
Kolkata Lalgola Passenger#53179 · Passenger
02:00 PMKolkata Chitpur
3h 27m38 stops
05:27 PMSirajnagar Halt
InterCity Express#13465 · Express
03:15 PMHowrah Jn
3h 14m51 stops
06:29 PMTenya
Sealdah Lalgola Fast Passenger#53177 · Passenger
05:00 PMKolkata Sealdah
3h 18m39 stops
08:18 PMSirajnagar Halt
Bhagirathi Express#13103 · Express
06:25 PMKolkata Sealdah
2h 53m39 stops
09:18 PMSirajnagar Halt

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.

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Dankuni15 km from Kolkata
  2. Chandannagar45 km from Kolkata
  3. Ambika Kalna95 km from Kolkata
  4. Nabadwip120 km from Kolkata
  5. Katwa160 km from Kolkata

Hotels in Palashi

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Things to Do in Palashi

Palashi Monument

The monument dedicated to the Battle of Plassey. A memorial stone was erected in 1883 to mark the victory of the British in the battle.

Visit Palashi Monument

The monument dedicated to the Battle of Plassey. A memorial stone was erected in 1883 to mark the victory of the British in the battle.

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Budget Estimate

road

171 km

3.5 hours

Approximately 171 km by road from Kolkata to Palashi, roughly 3.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

171 km

The nearest railway station to Palashi is Sirajnagar Halt railway station, about 3 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Palashi trip and see the full Kolkata → Palashi → next stop route.

Palashi → Berhampore

About 45 km by road

Palashi → Labhpur

About 55 km by road

Palashi → Nabadwip

About 55 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Palashi from Kolkata?

About 171 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Palashi?

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 104 km away.

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