Chhattisgarh to West Bengal · 643 km · Compare trains, buses & driving options
| Train | Dep | Arr | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUNE - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp #12221 · Drnt |
09:46 | 18:20 | 8h 34m | 1A,2A,3A |
| MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH AC Duronto Exp #12261 · Drnt |
10:10 | 18:21 | 8h 11m | 1A,2A,3A |
| AHMEDABAD - HOWRAH SF EXP #12833 · SF |
01:10 | 11:17 | 10h 07m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Gitanjali Exp #12859 · SF |
01:30 | 10:20 | 8h 50m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH SF Exp #12869 · SF |
08:00 | 16:45 | 8h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| SainagarShirdi-Howrah Express #12573 · SF |
08:00 | 16:45 | 8h 45m | 2A,3A,SL |
| Lokmanya Tilak (T)-Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express #15611 · Exp |
08:30 | 19:22 | 10h 52m | |
| Okha Howrah Triweekly SF Express #22905 · SF |
16:25 | 01:25 | 9h 00m | 3A,SL |
| PORBANDAR - HOWRAH SF Exp #12905 · SF |
16:25 | 01:25 | 9h 00m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI LTT - HOWRAH Janeswari Super Deluxe Exp #12101 · SF |
16:25 | 01:25 | 9h 00m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| PUNE - HOWRAH Azad Hind SF Exp #12129 · SF |
16:50 | 01:43 | 8h 53m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI LTT - HOWRAH Samarsata SF Exp #12151 · SF |
17:45 | 06:05 | 12h 20m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| PORBANDAR - K SANTRAGANCHI Kavi Guru SF Exp #12949 · SF |
17:45 | 06:05 | 12h 20m | 2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH SF Mail (via NAGPUR) #12809 · SF |
18:15 | 03:35 | 9h 20m | 1A,2A,3A,SL |
| MUMBAI LTT [Kurla] - KOLKATA SALIMAR Exp #18029 · Exp |
22:25 | 09:20 | 10h 55m | 2A,3A,SL |
The straight-line distance from Bilaspur to Kolkata is approximately 643 km (400 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 808 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Chhattisgarh to West Bengal.
Indian Railways connects Bilaspur and Kolkata with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 12 hrs 26 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.
Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.
Check Trains on IRCTCBus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Bilaspur to Kolkata route. The journey takes approximately 16 hrs 10 min covering ~808 km. Both government and private operators service this route.
Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.
Search Bilaspur to Kolkata BusesThe drive from Bilaspur to Kolkata is a long one — approximately 808 km taking around 9 hrs 56 min. Plan at least one overnight halt. Fatigue driving on Indian highways is dangerous.
For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:
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