There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Simlapal by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Shalimar to Garhbetatrain 12885
4h 54m₹1,296–2,718Ferry, train via Piardoba
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Piardobatrain 18003
5h 56m₹1,076–2,508Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapurbus
- Take the bus from Durgapur City Centre to Bankurabus
5h 41m₹1,177–1,645Drive 175.6 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Simlapalcar 175.6 km
2h 47m₹1,966–2,839Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Simlapaltaxi 175.6 km
2h 47m₹4,000–4,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Simlapal is to bus which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Simlapal is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Simlapal. However, there are services departing from Kolkata Esplanade and arriving at Bankura via Durgapur City Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Kolkata and Simlapal is 214 km. The road distance is 175.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Simlapal without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kolkata to Simlapal, including transfers.
Kolkata to Simlapal bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Kolkata to Simlapal bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Durgapur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Simlapal is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Kolkata to Simlapal.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Simlapal, India?
You can take a bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Simlapal via Durgapur City Centre and Bankura in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shalimar to Garhbeta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Howrah Jn to Piardoba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
Bus from Durgapur City Centre to Bankura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35–45
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Phone
- +918697733391
- onlinebookingctc@gmail.com
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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