subject: Different Routes From Kolkata To Mumbai [print this page] Mumbai lies at a distance of 1970 km from Kolkata. Kolkata and Mumbai, being major metropolises, are very well connected to each other by a network of rails, roads and airways.
Kolkata is located on the east bank of the Hooghly River and is the capital West Bengal. Kolkata is Indias oldest operating port as well as the third-most populous metropolitan area in India. Regarded as the intellectual and cultural capital of the nation, Kolkata was the centre of Indian Independence struggle and even today plays a pivotal role in contemporary politics.
Mumbai, the capital of the state of Maharashtra, is also called the dream city for many reasons. The economical hub of India, Mumbai is all about skyscrapers and slums existing together. Mumbai, an archipelago of seven islands, was formerly known as Bombay. The most crowded city of the country, Mumbai also ranks fifth in the list of the most densely inhabited city of the world. Mumbai is also the city that never sleeps.
Of the places in Mumbai, are Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Elephanta Caves and Worli Sea Link.
The fastest and the most economical way to travel from Kolkata to Mumbai is by train.
The fastest train that connects Kolkata to Mumbai is the Howrah Duronto. It runs on Thursdays and Sundays and has only very few stops. The time taken by the Duranto from Kolkata to Mumbai is about twenty four hours. Gitanjali Express (12860), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Howrah Express (12870), Lokmanya Tilak Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express (15612), Jnaneswari Super Deluxe Express (12100), Samarsata Express (12152), Mumbai Howrah Mail (12321), and Mumbai LTT Shalimar Express (18030) are some of the other trains that run from Kolkata to Mumbai and take about 27 to 35 hours. This mode of transport is economical and is suitable while travelling in groups and with family. The average cost of a berth is Rs. 286 for general, Rs. 528 for a sleeper, Rs. 1429 for three-tier AC and Rs. 2290 for two-tier AC. One can book the train tickets from the IRCTC web portal or from any railway reservation counter.
Direct flights belonging to Spice jet, Jetlite, Indigo, Go air and Kingfisher are available from Kolkata to Mumbai and take 3 hours. The cost of a flight ticket would cost anything from Rs. 4000 upwards. From the Mumbai airport, you can hire a taxi or bus to reach the city which is located at a distance of around 25 km.
Buses are available from Kolkata but it takes 2 days to reach Mumbai and is very tiring. Private operators offer AC sleeper buses that can be booked online from travel portals. On can also book a taxi or drive down in your own vehicle.
