There are 4 ways to get from Shalimar Point to Balichak by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Balichaktrain 38825 / ...
1h 55m₹238–1,935Bus
- Take the bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Debra Toll Plazabus
3h 41m₹1,032–3,242Drive 97.7 km
- Drive from Shalimar Point to Balichakcar 97.7 km
1h 27m₹1,088–1,571Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shalimar Point to Balichaktaxi 97.7 km
1h 27m₹2,200–2,600
Shalimar Point to Balichak by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shalimar Point to Balichak is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹2,000 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Shalimar Point to Balichak is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shalimar Point to Balichak. However, there are services departing from Kidderpore Tram Depot and arriving at Debra Toll Plaza via Esplande Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Shalimar Point to Balichak. However, there are services departing from Shalimar and arriving at Balichak via Santragachi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Shalimar Point and Balichak is 89 km. The road distance is 97.7 km.
The best way to get from Shalimar Point to Balichak without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹230 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Shalimar Point to Balichak, including transfers.
Shalimar Point to Balichak bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Esplande Bus Stand station.
Shalimar Point to Balichak train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Santragachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Shalimar Point to Balichak is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹230 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Shalimar Point, India and Balichak, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Santragachi Jn to Balichak hourly. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Debra Toll Plaza 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹750–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Santragachi Jn to Balichak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- info@shyamolibus.com
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Debra Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,200–2,600
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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Booking & Getting There
Shalimar Point to Balichak bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Debra Toll Plaza station.
Shalimar Point to Balichak train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Balichak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shalimar Point to Balichak is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Shalimar Point to Balichak.
There are seven+ hotels available in Balichak.