subject: Mumbai To Kolkata: Trip From The West To The East [print this page] 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.
Kolkata is the capital of the state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, 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.
Of the many relevant places to visit in Kolkata, Fort William, Maidan, Victoria Memorial, Kalighat, Hooghly River, Belur Math, Mother Theresa Mission, Birla Planetarium and Eden Gardens feature as the most prominent. Kolkata being a major metropolis is very well connected to all major cities in the India by a network of rails, roads and airways.Mumbai lies at a distance of 1970 km from Kolkata. The best way to travel from Mumbai to Kolkata is by train.
The fastest train that connects Mumbai and Kolkata is the Howrah Duronto. It runs on Tuesdays and Saturdays and has minimum stops. It takes about twenty four hours to reach Kolkata from Mumbai by this train. Gitanjali Express (12859), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Howrah Express (12869), Lokmanya Tilak Kamakhya Karmabhoomi Express (15611), Jnaneswari Super Deluxe Express (12101), Samarsata Express (12151), Mumbai Howrah Mail (12322), and Mumbai LTT Shalimar Express (18029) are some of the other trains that run from Mumbai that take from 27 to 35 hours to reach Kolkata. 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.
Direct flights belonging to Spice jet, Jetlite, Indigo, Go air and Kingfisher are available from Mumbai and take 3 hours to reach Kolkata. The cost of a flight ticket would cost anything from Rs. 4000 upwards. From the Kolkata airport, you can hire a taxi or bus to reach Kolkata city centre, which is located at a distance of around 14 km.
Buses are available from Mumbai but it takes 2 days to reach Kolkata 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 but it is not practical.
