There are 5 ways to get from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12828 / ...
2h 38m₹359–1,459Train via Satrangachi Station
cheapest- Take the train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jntrain 18044
3h 59m₹140–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Midnapore to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Pushback / ...
3h 25mDrive 129.6 km
- Drive from IIT Kharagpur to Kolkatacar 129.6 km
1h 51m₹1,452–2,097Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Kharagpur to Kolkatataxi 129.6 km
1h 51m₹2,900–3,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal is to train via Satrangachi Station which costs ₹140 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal. However, there are services departing from Midnapore and arriving at Kolkata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal. However, there are services departing from Kharagpur Jn and arriving at Seldah via Howrah Maidan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between IIT Kharagpur and West Bengal is 129 km. The road distance is 129.6 km.
The best way to get from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal, including transfers.
IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Midnapore station.
IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kharagpur Jn station.
The best way to get from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between IIT Kharagpur, India and West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kharagpur Jn to Howrah Jn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Midnapore to Kolkata twice daily, and the journey takes 3h 9m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Midnapore to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–3,500
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Booking & Getting There
IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from IIT Kharagpur to West Bengal.
There are 1083+ hotels available in West Bengal.