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Kolkata to Siliguri

The distance from Kolkata to Siliguri is about 575 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated).

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575 kmDistance

11.5 hrsDuration

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹19,825

Ertiga₹25,259

Innova₹26,345

Innova Crysta₹32,454

Tempo Traveller (12)₹44,820

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹630

AC Seater₹1,040

Non-AC Sleeper₹920

AC Sleeper₹1,320

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1,660

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Train

Sleeper₹380

Economy₹610

Third AC₹840

Second AC₹1,180

First AC₹1,640

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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 Siliguri is about 575 km by road, roughly 11.5 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Kolkata to Siliguri

575 km · ~12h 10m · About 12h of driving split over 2 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 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 288
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 438
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
138 km · 2h 45m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Siliguri
Siliguri, 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 Siliguri

575 km · ~12h 47m · 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 → Siliguri
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~575 km
~12h 47m|Tentative fare ₹630–₹1,660
Search buses Kolkata to Siliguri
Arrive in Siliguri
Siliguri, West Bengal
Hotels in Siliguri

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 Siliguri

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri.

Direct trains

KOLKATA CHITPUR - HALDIBARI SF Intercity Exp#12363 · Superfast

09:05 AMKolkata Chitpur

9h 45m122 stops

06:50 PMNew Jalpaiguri

CCRunning days & live status ↗

BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express#12509 · Superfast

11:15 AMHowrah Jn

10h 15m121 stops

09:30 PMNew Jalpaiguri

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp#15901 · Express

02:15 PMHowrah Jn

9h 35m121 stops

11:50 PMNew Jalpaiguri

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast

02:15 PMHowrah Jn

9h 35m115 stops

11:50 PMNew Jalpaiguri

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

HOWRAH - GUWAHATI Saraighat SF Exp#12345 · Superfast

03:50 PMHowrah Jn

9h 50m121 stops

01:40 AM^+1dNew Jalpaiguri

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.

Stops & Places Along the Route

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

Bandel50 km from Kolkata
Nabadwip120 km from Kolkata
Palashi175 km from Kolkata
Gour330 km from Kolkata

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Things to Do in Siliguri

Dreamland Amusement Park

An amusement and theme park.

North Bengal Wild Animals' Park

The Siliguri section of the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary with tigers, leopards, elephants, and herbivorous.

Savin Kingdom

Dagapur (near Darjeeling More). An amusement and water park among tea plantations.

Surya Sen Park

A river runs along this park with kids’ rides, play equipment, shade trees and a miniature train. It also hosts many alternative energy exhibitions and picnic areas.

Buddha Mundir Monastery

A monastery established by the Nyingma yogi, Chatral Sangye Dorji Rinpoche

Ewam (Nupchen Namchak) Monastery

A large Buddhist monastery in the Nyingma tradition.

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Suggested Siliguri Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Siliguri

Travel from Kolkata to Siliguri (about 11.5 hrs by road) and check in
Visit P. C. Mittal Memorial Bus Terminus

Day 2Explore Siliguri

Visit Tashi Gomang Shedra Buddhist Monastery
Visit North Bengal Science Centre

Day 3Last sights and departure

Visit ISKCON Temple
Head back to Kolkata

Suggested from Siliguri's top sights.

Travel Tips

From Dhaka: Under a joint understanding between Indian and Bangladeshi transport authority, there are regular bus services from Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh.

From Kathmandu: Greenline operates a daily overnight A/C Volvo bus service from Kathmandu (Swayambhu Bus Stand) to Siliguri (Tenzing Norgay Bus Station).

From Kolkata: The well-known and comfortable Siliguri Rocket, run by the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC), leaves Kolkata at 8PM arriving Siliguri at 8AM (₹245).

From Phuentsholing: Khorlo/Dophu Transport (+975 77870211).