Delhi to Kolkata

Delhi to Kolkata

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Delhi to Kolkata Schedule

Delhi to Kolkata Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy 02:30 - 10:20₹ 13,590
IndiGo Economy 05:25 - 11:20₹ 17,892
Air Vistara Economy #UK70507:40 - 09:50₹ 8,068
IndiGo Economy #6E521309:00 - 11:05₹ 7,411
IndiGo Economy #6E28210:10 - 12:10₹ 7,411
Air India Economy #AI76712:20 - 14:30₹ 6,841
Jgd Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 15:30 - 06:00₹ 4,274
Air India Economy #AI76417:05 - 19:15₹ 6,841
SpiceJet Economy #SG825319:20 - 21:30₹ 7,335
IndiGo Economy 21:15 - 08:15₹ 17,892
IndiGo Economy #6E260323:55 - 02:05₹ 6,059

Transportation from Delhi to Kolkata

Facts about the transport from Delhi to Kolkata

Cheapest Transport$42
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure2:30 AM
Latest Departure9:35 PM
Departures per day1
Distance1468 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jgd Travels, SpiceJet

How to get from Delhi to Kolkata

Travelling between Delhi and Kolkata is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 51.24 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 51.24.

How long does it take to get from Delhi to Kolkata?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 39 hours to travel between Delhi and Kolkata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Delhi and Kolkata. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 14h 30m to reach Kolkata.

How much does it cost to get from Delhi to Kolkata?

Travelling between Delhi and Kolkata can be as cheap as USD 51.24 if you opt for a Jgd Travels bus and as expensive as USD 51.24 if you buy a Jgd Travels Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Delhi and Kolkata ?

  • 1 from Delhi to Kolkata starting from 15:30 Delhi until 15:30 Delhi

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Delhi to Kolkata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Delhi to Kolkata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 87.95.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Delhi and Kolkata

Air India, Air Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from Delhi to Kolkata overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Delhi and Kolkata

Jgd Travels

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Delhi to Kolkata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 71% decided to fly
  • 29% took a train