By train
Boarding at New Delhi (NDLS) and arriving at Howrah Junction (HWH), roughly 25 hours on board, in a first AC coupe or as registered luggage.
- Also boards from NZM and DLI
- ₹14k to ₹25k
1,500 km - 4,000+ pets moved
Pet Transport from Delhi to Kolkata
1,500 km North to East, door to door. By train it is NDLS to HWH. By air it is DEL to CCU.
We run this corridor in both directions. Kolkata to Delhi is planned and priced the same way.
7+years of pet travel experience
4,000+pets moved safely across India
IPATA & IATAcertified handling and crate standards
1,500 kmcovered door to door on this route
Short answer first
What is the least stressful way to move a pet Delhi to Kolkata?
Answer
1,500 km is three to four days of driving, so the honest answer on this corridor is not road. A booked coupe out of NDLS keeps your pet with a person for the whole journey, and a flight from DEL turns it into a few hours plus ground time.
Moving one pet Delhi to Kolkata costs ₹20k to ₹25k by road, ₹14k to ₹25k by train and ₹17k to ₹48k by air. The cheapest published option is train.
We usually recommend train here. This runs North to East, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Strong direct rail links make train the practical default.
Pricing
Delhi to Kolkata pet transport cost by mode
Ranges are per pet and include handling and our coordinator. Crates, extra handlers and premium add ons are quoted separately.
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| Mode | Cost per pet | Journey time | Coverage | Crate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road | ₹20k to ₹25k | 29 to 32 hours | Home to home | Travel crate or harness | A stop every two hours for water and a walk. |
| Train | ₹14k to ₹25k | 25 to 28 hours | Station to station | None needed in a 1A coupe | Needs the full first AC coupe, booked early. |
| Air | ₹17k to ₹48k | About 2 hours in the air | Airport to airport | IATA compliant hard crate | Add three to four hours ground handling at each end. |
Modes marked On request depend on live airline or railway availability for your date. See the full pet transport cost guide for what moves these numbers.
Choosing a mode
Train or air for Delhi to Kolkata, and when road still wins
By air
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 2 hours in the air. The cargo terminal is 15 to 45 km depending on your part of NCR out at Palam on the Delhi side and about 17 km out at Dum Dum at the other end, and that driving is part of the day.
- ₹17k to ₹48k
By road
A dedicated vehicle covers the 1,500 km from your Delhi address to the Kolkata address. At roughly 29 hours it means 2 nights on the road, which is why we rarely lead with road on this pair.
- ₹20k to ₹25k
Crate rules, coupe bookings and airline acceptance are the same on every route. They are set out on the road, train and air guides.
Timing
When to travel Delhi to Kolkata, and when not to
Delhi brings summer heat and winter fog
Summers cross 45 degrees and winters bring heavy fog. Both matter: we shift pickups to early morning in May and June, and build extra buffer into December and January journeys. On the Delhi pickup we load at first light and give an arrival window rather than a fixed time.
Kolkata brings summer heat and the monsoon
Summer humidity is heavy from April to June and the monsoon runs July to September. We plan early pickups in summer and keep buffer time during the rains. On the Kolkata delivery we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
Dogs and cats
Moving a dog or a cat from Delhi to Kolkata
The dogs we move most out of Delhi are Labradors, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Pugs, Shih Tzus, Indies and Persian cats. This is what we would put each of them on for a 1,500 km run.
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| Your pet | Best on this route | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Small dog, under 10 kg | Air or train | May qualify for cabin travel on airlines that carry pets, which is the calmest option. |
| Medium dog, 10 to 25 kg | Train or air | A first AC coupe keeps your dog with a person the whole way. |
| Large dog, over 25 kg | Road or train | Cargo charges rise sharply with weight, so road or a booked coupe is usually kinder and cheaper. |
| Snub nosed breeds | Road or train only | Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers and Shih Tzus are restricted from cargo holds by most airlines. |
| Cats | Train, in a 1A coupe | Cats stay enclosed and covered rather than taking walk breaks. They cannot use the train dog box. |
Two bonded pets from one home can often share a crate or coupe. Breed specific guidance is on the dog transport and cat transport pages.
What actually happens
The Delhi to Kolkata journey, start to finish
- Before travel
Route locked and papers arranged
We book the coupe out of NDLS and arrange the fitness certificate through our Delhi vet contacts.
- Travel day
Pickup in Delhi
Collection anywhere in Delhi, including Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida.
- In transit
25 hours on board
Photo and location updates at every planned stop, and a named coordinator on WhatsApp the whole way.
- Arrival
Doorstep handover in Kolkata
Delivered anywhere in Kolkata, including Salt Lake, New Town, Rajarhat.
Paperwork is the same on every domestic route: vaccination record, a fitness certificate dated within 72 hours, and your ID. No NOC and no titer test. Full document table and checklist.
Planning a Delhi to Kolkata move?
Tell us your pet's breed and weight and a rough date. You get an honest recommendation and a clear price on the same call, with no form to fill in.
Questions people ask
Delhi to Kolkata pet transport FAQs
How much does it cost to move a pet from Delhi to Kolkata?
The cheapest published option on this route is train at ₹14k to ₹25k. Road is ₹20k to ₹25k, train is ₹14k to ₹25k and air is ₹17k to ₹48k, per pet.
Your exact figure depends on your pet's weight, the crate and whether pickup is central or out towards Palwal. The same ranges apply both ways, so Kolkata to Delhi is priced the same.
How long does the Delhi to Kolkata journey take?
1,500 km works out at about 29 hours by road, roughly 25 hours by train, or 2 hours DEL to CCU plus three to four hours on the ground at each end.
Which mode is best for Delhi to Kolkata?
This runs North to East, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Strong direct rail links make train the practical default.
When is the worst time of year to move a pet Delhi to Kolkata?
Delhi brings summer heat and winter fog. Summers cross 45 degrees and winters bring heavy fog. Both matter: we shift pickups to early morning in May and June, and build extra buffer into December and January journeys. On the Delhi pickup we load at first light and give an arrival window rather than a fixed time.
Kolkata brings summer heat and the monsoon. Summer humidity is heavy from April to June and the monsoon runs July to September. We plan early pickups in summer and keep buffer time during the rains. On the Kolkata delivery we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
Can my pet travel Delhi to Kolkata without me?
Yes, and most moves on this corridor are unaccompanied. Collection anywhere in Delhi, handover anywhere in Kolkata, one handler the whole way.
Do you also move pets Kolkata to Delhi?
Yes, and it is the same 1,500 km, the same trains and the same price, which is why this one page covers both directions.