Santiniketan to Durgapur
The distance from Santiniketan to Durgapur is about 50 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Durgapur is about from Kolkata. It is on the historic Grand Trunk Road that
Tentative Fare Estimate
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 Santiniketan to Durgapur is about 50 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Durgapur is about from Kolkata. It is on the historic Grand Trunk Road that coincides with the Durgapur Expressway (NH 19) from Bardhaman.
Route Map
By Car: Santiniketan to Durgapur
50 km · ~1h · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Santiniketan
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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: Santiniketan to Durgapur
50 km · ~1h 7m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Santiniketan
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Santiniketan. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Santiniketan → Durgapur
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~50 km
~1h 7m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹190
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, 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: Santiniketan to Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Prantik for Santiniketan, Durgapur for Durgapur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 2h 59m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 26m wait
1 change · 3h 55m in total
Change trains at Palsit — about 1h 17m wait
1 change · 3h 55m in total
Change trains at Palsit — about 1h 17m 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.
Transport Options
By Car
Approximately 50 km by road from Santiniketan to Durgapur, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Durgapur is Durgapur Coke Oven Plant railway station, about 5 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Durgapur Coke Oven Plant railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Durgapur Coke Oven Plant railway station — about 5 km
- Durgapur railway station — about 6 km
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
50 km
1 hours
Approximately 50 km by road from Santiniketan to Durgapur, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
50 km
The nearest railway station to Durgapur is Durgapur Coke Oven Plant railway station, about 5 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 50 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 11 km away.
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