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Ratlam to Kolkata

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal.

Approx Distance: 1777 km

Approx Duration: 39.5 hrs

Route overview

Ratlam to Kolkata is about 1777 km by road, roughly 39.5 hours of travel time.

By car: Ratlam to Kolkata

About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Ratlam. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 444. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 594. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 744. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 889. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1039. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1189. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1333. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1483. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1633. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
144 km (about 2h 53m of driving) — Arrive in Kolkata

By bus: Ratlam to Kolkata

2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ratlam. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ratlam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ratlam → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~889 km Takes about 19h 45m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540.
Change buses at a major city (around km 889). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kolkata. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Kolkata. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~889 km Takes about 19h 45m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540.
Arrive in Kolkata

By train: Ratlam to Kolkata

The nearest railway stations are Ratlam Jn for Ratlam and Howrah Jn for Kolkata. Trains between them in the timetable data:

GANDHIDHAM - HOWRAH Garbha Exp (12937) — departs 06:10 AM from Ratlam Jn, arrives 01:05 PM (+1 day) at Howrah Jn, 30h 55m
With one change, 26h 34m in total: Azimabad Express (12947) 03:26 AM Raoti to 02:45 PM Tundla Jn, then New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express (12274) 03:30 PM Tundla Jn to 06:00 AM Howrah Jn — change at Tundla Jn (about 45m wait)
With one change, 28h 20m in total: GANDHIDHAM - HOWRAH Garbha Exp (12937) 05:35 AM Raoti to 04:50 PM Tundla Jn, then New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express (12302) 07:13 PM Tundla Jn to 09:55 AM Howrah Jn — change at Tundla Jn (about 2h 23m wait)
With one change, 28h 21m in total: Ahmedabad-Asansol (Weekly) SF Parasnath Express (12941) 05:34 AM Raoti to 04:50 PM Tundla Jn, then New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express (12302) 07:13 PM Tundla Jn to 09:55 AM Howrah Jn — change at Tundla Jn (about 2h 23m wait)

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.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1777 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,650 · Sedan ₹23,200 · SUV ₹30,360 · Innova / MUV ₹33,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,390
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,950 · AC Seater ₹3,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,840 · AC Sleeper ₹4,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,030
Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,810 · Third AC ₹2,520 · Second AC ₹3,580 · First AC ₹5,010

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

Ratlam to Kolkata

Route overview

By car: Ratlam to Kolkata

By bus: Ratlam to Kolkata

By train: Ratlam to Kolkata

Tentative fare estimate

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