Kolkata to Bokāro by train
Bokāro lies 257 km (160 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 56 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 314 km (195 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kolkata | Bokāro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 564,319 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kolkata railway station, Ballygunge Junction railway station, Dum Dum Junction railway station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Kolkata to Bokāro
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Staying in Bokāro
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Bokāro. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 130 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bokāro
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Common questions
How far is Bokāro from Kolkata?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Bokāro by train?
About 4 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Bokāro?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bokāro?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Bokāro, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.