Top carpool routes in West Bengal
These are the most active Rodshare corridors in West Bengal.
| Route | Distance | Drive Time | Typical Fare/Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata → Siliguri | 600 km | ~9 hrs | ₹1,200–₹2,200 |
| Siliguri → Kolkata | 600 km | ~9 hrs | ₹1,200–₹2,200 |
| Kolkata → Darjeeling | 650 km | ~11 hrs | ₹1,300–₹2,400 |
| Kolkata → Durgapur | 165 km | ~2.5 hrs | ₹400–₹750 |
| Kolkata → Burdwan | 110 km | ~2 hrs | ₹270–₹500 |
| Kolkata → Patna | 580 km | ~9 hrs | ₹1,200–₹2,200 |
| Kolkata → Bhubaneswar | 450 km | ~7 hrs | ₹1,000–₹1,800 |
Kolkata–North Bengal: the scenic carpool corridor
The Kolkata–Siliguri journey follows NH-12 through the wide plains of West Bengal, gradually reaching the foothills of the Himalayas. It's a long drive (~9 hours), but many travelers prefer a night or early-morning departure carpool over the 12-hour train journey.
From Siliguri, Darjeeling (another 2 hours by shared jeep) and Gangtok (Sikkim, 3 hours) become accessible. Rodshare offers carpool seats on Kolkata→Siliguri at ₹1,200–₹2,200 per seat — cheaper than the premium trains on this route and with the flexibility of door-to-door service.