subject: Bangalore To Kolkata From The Garden City To The City Of Joy [print this page] Bangalore, the nerve centre of the information industry of India is also one of the fastest growing metros of the country. As such, Bangalore swanks of better infrastructures and greater connectivity with the entire nation. Moreover, being a prominent IT hub, Bangalore is well connected with the important cities around the globe as well. The major attractions in Bangalore include gardens, historic monuments, temples, art galleries, museums, science centres, shopping malls, natural parks and palaces, to name a few. It is the perfect example of the unique blend of modernity with that of ancient tradition, culture and heritage.
Kolkata, or Calcutta, is the capital city of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located along the eastern banks of the Hooghly River, it is the most significant commercial, cultural, and educational hub in the eastern part of India. The Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating port as well as its one and only major port situated along a river bank. Kolkata is also the third largest metro of the country. A city replete with culture, Kolkata was the former capital of the country and has played a significant role in shaping the history of the country. Kolkata is also known by many aliases like 'Cultural Capital of India', 'the city of Processions' and 'City of Joy' among others.
Both the cities are at a distance of almost two thousand kilometres from each other. The distance between Bangalore (Karnataka) to Kolkata (West Bengal) is 2178 km by road. It takes more than a day to travel to Kolkata from Bangalore and hence road travel is not recommended to anyone.
The most common and economical mode of travel to Kolkata from Bangalore is by train. There are many trains connecting both these cities. The trains to Kolkata depart from 2 stations in Bangalore - the Yesvantpur Jn (YPR) and Bangalore City Jn (SBC). They arrive at the Howrah Jn (HWH) in Kolkata. Some of the important trains that run between Bangalore and Kolkata are Mysore Howrah Express (22818), Duronto Express (12246), Anga Express (12253), Ypr Howrah Express (12864) and Guwahati Express (12509) among others. Online advance ticket booking is available through the websites of Indian Railways. It is always prudent to reserve tickets for the journey well in advance, especially during holidays.
But the easiest and quickest means of travel from Bangalore to Kolkata is by flight. There are numerous daily flights that operate in this route. Almost all the airlines operate flights in this route. Though convenient, air travel is more costly and hence, not affordable by all. But it is the best option for businessmen and other tourists for whom splurging on the travel is not an issue.
