Durgapur and Bardhaman are two important cities in the state of West Bengal, India. Bardhaman is situated in the Purba Bardhaman district and Durgapur is located in the Paschim Bardhaman district. The distance between them is about 70 kilometers.
They are well connected by car, bus, and train. You can pick any of these options to get to Bardhaman from Durgapur, based on what suits you in terms of availability, cost, time, and convenience.
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In this article, you will get to know about the following ways to reach Bardhaman from Durgapur,
Let’s see each of these routes in detail.
Durgapur to Bardhaman by Car
One of the fastest and most comfortable ways to reach Bardhaman from Durgapur is by car. You can either drive your own car or rent a cab from any of the local or online car rentals.
The best route to take to reach Bardhaman from Durgapur is the NH-19 or Grand Tank Road. It passes through Panagarh and Galsi. There is one toll on this route, the Baskopa Toll Plaza.
Renting a cab to Bardhaman
The most convenient way to reach Bardhaman from Durgapur is by renting a cab. You can rent from any of the local car rentals.
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You can also book a cab online from Ola, Uber, Makemytrip, etc. It would cost between Rs. 1500 – 2000 depending on the type of car.
Traveling by private car
The distance between Bardhaman and Durgapur by road is about 70 kilometers. It will take about an hour to reach, depending on the road conditions.
The cost for a round trip varies from Rs. 500 – Rs. 1500 depending on your car’s mileage. There are also several petrol pumps on the way.
Durgapur to Bardhaman by Bus
Another good way to reach Bardhaman from Durgapur is by bus. It is cheap and frequent. Some of the famous bus operators are SBSTC, WBTC (CTC), Shyamoli Paribahan, Greenline, and Royal Cruiser.
The bus fare ranges from ₹80 to ₹400 depending on the type of bus and the operator you choose. It takes about an hour and a half to reach Bardhaman from Durgapur by bus, depending on the traffic and road conditions.
Durgapur to Bardhaman SBSTC Buses
SBSTC runs several Non-AC and AC buses between Durgapur and Bardhaman. You can get buses to Nabanhat Bus Stand, Ullash Bus Stop, etc.
The best places to catch SBSTC buses in Durgapur are City Center Bus Stand and Muchipara Bus Stand.
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Durgapur to Bardhaman AC (Volvo) Buses
You can get several AC buses from Durgapur to Bardhaman that are run by reputed operators such as SBSTC, WBTC (CTC), Shyamoli Paribahan, Greenline, and Royal Cruiser. The seats are cozy and the journey is also quite comfortable.
The best places to catch AC (Volvo) buses from Durgapur to Bardhaman are City Center Bus Stand and Muchipara Bus Stand.
Durgapur to Bardhaman by Train
Several trains run between Durgapur Railway Station and Bardhaman Railway Station.
The train journey takes about an hour depending on the train. The cost of a train ticket varies from ₹20 to ₹100 depending on the class and the quota of the ticket.
Local Trains
There are many local trains that run between Durgapur and Bardhaman. They are fast and frequent. You need to get on the Asansol – Bardhaman local trains from Durgapur Railway station to reach Bardhaman.
The ticket fare is Rs. 20 (may vary). You can book tickets at the counter or online through the UTS app.
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Express Trains
You can find many express trains that connect Durgapur directly with Bardhaman. Some famous ones are Coalfield Express, Agniveena Express, and Black Diamond Express.
The cost of a train ticket varies from ₹55 to ₹100 depending on the class and the quota of the ticket.
These are some of the ways you can reach Bardhaman from Durgapur. You can choose any option that fits you based on cost, convenience, and time.
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