Kolkata to Chandigarh by train
Chandigarh lies 1,464 km (910 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 28 h 4 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,787 km (1,110 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Kolkata | Chandigarh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 970,602 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 351 m (1,152 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 | Chandigarh Junction railway station, Chandigarh railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Chandigarh from Kolkata?
1,464 km (910 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 1,787 km (1,110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Chandigarh by train?
About 28 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Chandigarh?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.