How to Reach Odisha from Kolkata

By Flight: There is a direct Kolkata to Bhubaneswar flight which will take around 3 hours 15 minutes for you to reach Bhubaneswar from Kolkata. After landing on the Bhubaneswar airport, you can hire a taxi to reach your desired destination. There is no direct flight from Kolkata to Puri. So, if you would like to visit Puri from Kolkata, you will first have to take flight to Bhubaneswar and then take a taxi to Puri. The nearest airport to Odisha and also its main airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar.

By Train: There are around 14 trains that run from Kolkata to Odisha. The best train that will take you from Kolkata to Bhubaneswar is Vasco Da Gama Howrah Express and it takes around 15 to 16 hours for the total journey. Kolkata to Odisha train distance is approximately 502 kms and can be easily covered in 8 to 9 hours if its a direct train. If you wish to visit Puri from Kolkata then take Shatabdi Express which is considered the best train on this route.

By Road: There is a direct Kolkata to Odisha bus service available. You can take bus to either Bhubaneswar or to Puri from Kolkata. Non-Ac, Ac, Volvo, and sleeper buses are available on these routes. It will take around 10 to 11 hours to reach Odisha by bus. You can even self drive from Kolkata to Odisha via NH 16.