There are 5 ways to get from Mumbai to Kolkata by plane, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly from Mumbai • 4h 54m
Cheapest option
Train • 30h 15m
3 alternative options
Train to Pune, fly • 7h 49m
Train via Santragachi Jn • 30h 7m
Drive • 27h 22m
Mumbai to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,700 and takes 30h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai to Kolkata is to fly. Taking this option will cost ₹5,500 - ₹15,000 and takes 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dadar and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30h 15m.
The distance between Mumbai and Kolkata is 1660 km. The road distance is 1902.7 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Kolkata without a car is to train via Santragachi Jn which takes 30h 7m and costs ₹900 - ₹4,300.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Mumbai to Kolkata, including transfers.
Mumbai to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dadar station.
The best way to get from Mumbai to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train via Santragachi Jn, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,300 and takes 30h 7m.
The quickest flight from Mumbai Airport to Kolkata Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 20m.
Mumbai to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
- Distance: 1660.2 km
- Duration: 4h 54m
What companies run services between Mumbai, India and Kolkata, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and three other airlines fly from Mumbai to Kolkata every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Dadar to Santragachi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹800 - ₹3,700 and the journey takes 29h 32m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Mumbai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹17,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata via Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata via Indore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata via Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata via Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata via Raipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700 - ₹11,000
- Website
- airvistara.com
Flights from Mumbai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500 - ₹20,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Mumbai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹23,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200 - ₹12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Mumbai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹23,000
- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Mumbai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000 - ₹19,000
Flights from Pune to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000 - ₹17,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Dadar to Pune Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140 - ₹800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140 - ₹190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470 - ₹600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650 - ₹800
Train from Dadar to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800 - ₹3,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800 - ₹1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000 - ₹2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,900 - ₹3,700
Train from Dadar to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800 - ₹3,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800 - ₹1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000 - ₹2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,900 - ₹3,700
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