Kolkata to Jaipur by train
Jaipur lies 1,358 km (844 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 26 h 2 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,657 km (1,030 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kolkata | Jaipur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 435 m (1,427 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 | Jaipur Junction railway station, Durgapura railway station, Dehar Ka Balaji Railway Station |
Where to book trains from Kolkata to Jaipur
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Staying in Jaipur
Our booking partner lists 1,919+ places to stay in Jaipur (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 834 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (528), and 53 are five-star. Across 315 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 126,312 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jaipur from Kolkata?
1,358 km (844 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 1,657 km (1,030 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Jaipur by train?
About 26 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Jaipur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jaipur?
Our booking partner lists 1,919+ places to stay in Jaipur, 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.