Forbesganj to Kolkata Distance
The road distance between Forbesganj and Kolkata is approximately 550+ km, and the drive usually takes around 12 hours by car or taxi, depending on traffic and road conditions. Travellers can also opt for bus services, which generally take 13 hours, while trains complete the journey in approximately 11 hours, subject to the chosen service and route. If you're travelling by air, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is located in Kolkata. Flying is the fastest way to reach Kolkata, with a total travel time of approximately 4 hours. If you're planning a road trip, check weather and traffic updates before your journey, as monsoon showers or winter snowfall in hilly regions can increase travel time.

Direct Options
RECOMMENDED
CHEAPEST
Forbesganj
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
10h 24m
₹315
Onwards
Forbesganj
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
12h 40m
₹700
Onwards
Forbesganj
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
11h 47m
On Demand
Via Purnia
Forbesganj
Purnia
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
4h 29m
₹2,355
Onwards
Forbesganj
Purnia
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
4h 35m
₹3,050
Onwards
FASTEST
Forbesganj
Purnia
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
4h 12m
On Demand
Via Siliguri
Forbesganj
Siliguri
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
6h 37m
On Demand
Via Araria, Purnia
Forbesganj
Araria
Purnia
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
5h 5m
₹3,600
Onwards
Forbesganj
Araria
Purnia
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
4h 33m
₹2,390
Onwards
Forbesganj
Araria
Purnia
Kolkata
Approx Travel Time
5h 3m
₹2,945
Onwards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance between Forbesganj and Kolkata?
The distance between Forbesganj and Kolkata is approximately 550+ km by road.
What is the straight-line (aerial) distance between Forbesganj and Kolkata?
The straight-line distance is approximately 400+ km.
How long does it take to travel from Forbesganj to Kolkata by road?
It takes around 12 hours by road.
What is the distance from Forbesganj to Kolkata via Purnia?
Via Purnia, the distance is approximately 450+ km, taking around 5 hours.
Is there a train from Forbesganj to Kolkata?
Yes, trains run between Forbesganj and Kolkata, covering approximately 450+ km in around 11 hours.
Does the distance from Forbesganj to Kolkata change by route?
Yes — the road distance varies from 550+ km via the direct route to 450+ km via Purnia, depending on the path taken.
Does travel time between Forbesganj and Kolkata vary by season?
Yes, travel time can increase during monsoon or winter due to road conditions in hilly or mountainous stretches.
What is the driving distance vs. straight-line distance between Forbesganj and Kolkata?
The driving distance is 550+ km, while the straight-line distance is shorter at 400+ km, due to the road route following terrain and highways.
What are the major cities on the way from Forbesganj to Kolkata by road?
Major cities on the road route from Forbesganj to Kolkata include: • Malda • Barasat • Krishnanagar • Berhampore • New Barrackpore
What are the major restaurants on the way from Forbesganj to Kolkata by road?
Major restaurants on the road route from Forbesganj to Kolkata include: • Dada Boudi Hotel Madhyamgram • Cyber Planet • Hungry Garden • The Old Gallery Kaliachak • Zaika Restaurant
Routes Connecting Forbesganj
Routes From Forbesganj
- Forbesganj to Jind
- Forbesganj to Darbhanga
- Forbesganj to Kanchipuram
- Forbesganj to Ranipet
- Forbesganj to Ghaziabad
- Forbesganj to Ooty
- Forbesganj to Haldwani
- Forbesganj to Solapur
- Forbesganj to Digha
- Forbesganj to Amritsar
- Forbesganj to Kapurthala
- Forbesganj to Sultanpur
- Forbesganj to Muzaffarnagar
- Forbesganj to Janakpur
- Forbesganj to Veraval
Routes To Forbesganj
- Rajahmundry to Forbesganj
- Chandausi to Forbesganj
- Jalandhar to Forbesganj
- Sivakasi to Forbesganj
- Chandigarh to Forbesganj
- Rajgarh to Forbesganj
- Vadodara to Forbesganj
- Bhilai to Forbesganj
- Gandhidham to Forbesganj
- Thiruvananthapuram to Forbesganj
- Jalgaon to Forbesganj
- Tumkur to Forbesganj
- Palakkad to Forbesganj
- Mysore to Forbesganj
- Raiganj to Forbesganj
Routes Connecting Kolkata
Routes From Kolkata
Popular Places Routes
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- Sanchi to Almora
- Nangal to Igatpuri
- Channapatna to Pukhrayan
- Chennai to Vedasandur
- Sheikhpura to Lakhisarai
- Durg to Korba
- Muzaffarnagar to Krishnagiri
- Surendranagar to Porbandar
- Bhavnagar to Nellore

