Road trip guide

Kolkata Hyderabad

Planning to travel from Kolkata to Hyderabad? It is about 1,430 km by road and 27 to 32 hours by bus. Here is the whole journey: the towns on the way, the best time to leave, and how to travel comfortably.

about 1,430 kmabout 27 to 32 hours9 big stops on the way

Photo: Charminar, DidierTais, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

Kolkata to Hyderabad by bus takes about 27 to 32 hours and covers about 1,430 km by road, via Uluberia, Berhampur, Srikakulam, Khammam. A two-night journey: leave in the evening and arrive on the second day.

The journey, stop by stop

The big towns the road passes, in order.

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Uluberia
Bhadrak
Bhubaneswar
Berhampur
Palasa
Srikakulam
Tuni
Rajahmundry
Khammam
Hyderabad arrive

What the road is like

From Kolkata the road passes Uluberia, Bhadrak, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Palasa, Srikakulam, Tuni, Rajahmundry and Khammam before reaching Hyderabad.

Hyderabad is a major hub for IT, pharma and education, and famous for its biryani. The Charminar has stood at its heart since 1591.

Kolkata is eastern India’s biggest city, a centre for hospitals, education, shopping and flights. The Victoria Memorial and the Howrah Bridge are its best-known sights.

Trains also connect the Kolkata area with Hyderabad. Check IRCTC for direct trains and current availability: on festival and holiday dates they often sell out weeks ahead.

Why go by bus, not train?

Why more and more people now choose the road for Kolkata to Hyderabad.

Board near home: a bus stops at towns and junctions along the way, so you do not have to travel to a big station first.
Seats when trains are full: on popular dates, train seats to Hyderabad sell out weeks ahead, while buses add capacity close to the date.
Live tracking your family can follow, so nobody has to call you at midnight to ask where you are.
A proper berth to sleep in: a modern AC sleeper coach gives you your own lie-flat berth with curtains, charging and a reading light.
Why buses are growing: new expressways, better coaches and online booking with seat choice have made long-distance road travel faster and far more comfortable than it was a few years ago.

Tips for the journey

Pick a lower berth if you get up at night, and an upper berth if you want the most privacy and the least foot traffic.

Carry a light shawl: AC coaches run cool after midnight, even in summer.

Keep your ID, phone charger and water in a small bag at your berth, and the big bag in the luggage hold.

Share your live bus tracking link with family before you sleep, so they can see where you are without calling.

Eat a light dinner before boarding. Long-route coaches stop for meals, but timings depend on the road.

Questions travellers ask

How long does Kolkata to Hyderabad take by bus?

About 27 to 32 hours, depending on traffic, stops and the exact road.

How far is Hyderabad from Kolkata by road?

About 1,430 km.

Which towns are on the way from Kolkata to Hyderabad?

Uluberia, Bhadrak, Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Palasa, Srikakulam, Tuni, Rajahmundry and Khammam.

When is the best time to leave?

A two-night journey: leave in the evening and arrive on the second day.

Is it better to go by bus or train from Kolkata to Hyderabad?

Both work. A bus lets you board near home and often has seats when trains are full; a train can be faster on some routes. For a trip this long, choose an AC sleeper berth.

Useful links: the road route on Google Maps and IRCTC for current trains. Distances and times are rounded and vary with traffic and stops.

Last updated 15 October 2026 by the Nandighosh travel team.