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Kolkata to Kunming: route, cost and stops
Kolkata to Kunming across 3 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 7 stops, 7 legs, 24h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata → Khulna | Coach | 2.6h | €4–€5 |
| Khulna → Dhaka | Coach | 2.7h | €5–€10 |
| Dhaka → Chattogram | Coach | 4h | €5–€10 |
| Chattogram → Aizawl | Coach | 3.5h | €5–€5 |
| Aizawl → Sylhet | Coach | 3.1h | €5–€5 |
| Sylhet → Guwahati | Coach | 2.9h | €4–€5 |
| Guwahati → Kunming | Flight | 4.9h | €25–€140 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €53 | €89 | €180 |
| Beds | €114 | €134 | €172 |
| Daily spending | €280 | €350 | €473 |
| Total per person | €524 | €659 | €924 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Kolkata, India
Beds near the centre:
Tourist Inn · hostelSANTANA GUESTHOUSE · hostelGeorgian Inn · guest house
Khulna, Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Beds near the centre:
কাজী নজরুল ইসলাম হল · hostelDhaka Nursing College Ladies Hostel, Dhaka U · hostelBishombor house · guest house
Chattogram, Bangladesh
Beds near the centre:
Muslim High School Hostel · hostelSher- e- Bangla AK Fazrul Hoque Male Hostel · hostelCircuit House · guest house
Aizawl, India
Beds near the centre:
Ebenezer boys hostel · hostel1998 Homestay · guest houseHotel Mayur · hotel
Guwahati, India
Beds near the centre:
SEVEN SISTER GIRL'S HOSTEL · hostelNehalaya Girls' Hostel · hostelSuro Guest House · guest house
Kunming, China
Beds near the centre:
昆明背包时年青年旅舍(南屏街店) · hostel四季雲上酒店 · hostel大姨家民宿 · guest house
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazipur, Bangladesh | after Khulna | +1.5h | +€31 |
| Bagerhat, Bangladesh | after Kolkata | +1.4h | +€30 |
| Jamshedpur, India | after Kolkata | +6.2h | +€35 |
| Rangpur, Bangladesh | after Guwahati | +5h | +€40 |
Common questions
How long does the Kolkata to Kunming trip take?
Moving time is about 24h spread over 7 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 7 stops, the whole corridor works as a 14-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €659 per person for 14 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €89 of transport, €134 of beds and €350 of daily spending. The realistic range is €524 to €924 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 41h of travel and €631 in total — €28 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
India, Bangladesh, China — 3 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Coach, Flight. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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