Kolkata to Murshidabad: your options
There are three ways to do it. You can take the train and arrange your own local transport, book a private day tour from Kolkata, or join a program of several days with a driver. The train alone takes about 3 hours 20 minutes each way to Murshidabad, before any transfer or sightseeing. That is why the length of a day tour matters.
Tours are sold as products with different inclusions, so compare what the price covers. Entrance fees and a guide are not part of every package. Check them before you book.
Our picks: Murshidabad and Kolkata tours
The private day trip from Kolkata is the only one here that goes to Murshidabad, with entries per the itinerary included. The other five stay in Kolkata and suit a day before or after the trip. The walking tours and the morning tour are the lighter options.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private day trip from Kolkata to Murshidabad
- Private air-conditioned car
- English-speaking private guide
- Entries per itinerary
A private car and an English-speaking guide take you from Kolkata to the Nawabs' sights. Entries listed in the itinerary are included; photo and video fees are extra.
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Kolkata city highlights day tour
- Hotel pickup and return
- Air-conditioned car
- English-speaking guide
A day by air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide. Entries to the monuments are extra.
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Kolkata British-era heritage walk
- Guide
- Entries included
- Small refreshments
A guided walk through Kolkata's colonial-era heritage with the entries and small refreshments included.
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Kolkata full-day tour with a licensed guide
- Licensed guide
- Pickup and return
- Entries except museums
A full day with a licensed guide, pickup and return included. Entries are covered except museums, which need their own tickets.
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Kolkata city walk with a local guide
- Local guide
- Water, tea or coffee
A local guide leads you through Kolkata on foot, with water and tea or coffee along the way. It stays in Kolkata and does not go to Murshidabad.
Check availability →Kolkata morning culture and breakfast tour
- Breakfast and sweets
- Local transport fees
- Local guide
A morning with a local guide that starts at the Victoria Memorial and includes breakfast and sweets.
Check availability →Murshidabad tours from Kolkata
Guided heritage tours and day trips to the Hazarduari Palace, mosques and tombs, with live prices and availability.
Tours and trains compared
Examples for 2026. Each row is one product or one train.
| Option | Start | Arrival or length | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazarduari Express 13113 | Kolkata 06:50 | Berhampore Court 09:55, Murshidabad 10:10 | Check at booking |
| Bhagirathi Express 13103 | Sealdah 18:20 | Berhampore Court 21:33, Murshidabad 21:49 | Check at booking |
| Multi-day program | Cossimbazar on day 1 | 3 days, 2 nights | INR 40,000 for 2, INR 55,000 for 4, INR 70,000 for 6 |
| Private day tour from Kolkata | 07:00 | Back in Kolkata about 21:30 | Ask the operator |
The multi-day prices are totals for the group, not prices per person, and taxes and season can change them. Check train fares when you book. For most visitors, a good plan is the morning train followed by a night in Berhampore or Lalbagh, because it leaves the hours of daylight for the sights.
Murshidabad day trips from Kolkata
What a day trip involves, and what a longer program adds.
The private day tour
One itinerary starts at 07:00, leaves Murshidabad at 17:30 and returns to Kolkata at 21:30. Treat that as a long day and confirm the length with the operator.
The 3-day program
Day 1 covers Cossimbazar. Day 2 covers Hazarduari, the Katra Masjid, the Nizamat Imambara, Kathgola and other sights. Day 3 covers Khoshbagh and Palashi. This is one program, not a standard for all tours.
Murshidabad →Local transport
The program uses a non-air-conditioned toto or auto for transfers and sightseeing, with driver and parking costs included. Entrance fees and a guide are extra.
Tonga and toto rides
If you hire a local ride on your own, agree the fare and the stops with the driver before you set off.
Murshidabad by train from Kolkata
Two trains serve the line, one in the morning and one in the evening.
Hazarduari Express, 13113 and 13114
The Hazarduari Express runs between Kolkata and Lalgola. In a timetable example it leaves Kolkata at 06:50, reaches Berhampore Court at 09:55 to 10:00, Cossimbazar at 10:05, Murshidabad at 10:10 and Lalgola at about 11:05. That is 3 hours 5 minutes to Berhampore Court over 182 rail km, and 3 hours 20 minutes to Murshidabad over 193 rail km.
Bhagirathi Express, 13103 and 13104
The Bhagirathi Express runs between Sealdah and Lalgola. In a timetable example it leaves Sealdah at 18:20 and reaches Berhampore Court at about 21:33 and Murshidabad at about 21:49. It suits a night in Berhampore rather than a day trip.
The Cossimbazar stop
The Hazarduari Express began an experimental stop at Cossimbazar on 26 January 2026, at 10:05 on the way out and 17:16 on the way back. Check whether it still applies before you plan around it.
What to check before you book
These points decide whether a tour fits your day.
Entrance fees and guide
Ask whether they are included. The Hazarduari museum has its own ticket, at INR 20 to 25 for Indian adults and INR 100 to 300 for foreign adults in 2026.
Hazarduari Palace →Closing days
The Hazarduari museum is closed on Fridays. Pick a day for the palace that is not a Friday.
Group or person
Prices for the multi-day program are totals for 2, 4 or 6 people. Divide by the group size yourself.
Stations and timetable
The Hazarduari Express leaves from Kolkata station and the Bhagirathi Express from Sealdah. Timetables change, so check the current one.
Getting there →Plassey
Palashi is in Nadia district, and Plassey station lies about 36 rail km before Berhampore Court on the same line. It needs a separate plan.
Plassey (Palashi) →Plan the rest of your trip
Where the tours fit.
Murshidabad tours: frequently asked questions
How do I get from Kolkata to Murshidabad?
By train, with a private tour or on a multi-day program. The Hazarduari Express leaves Kolkata at 06:50 in a timetable example and reaches Murshidabad at about 10:10, which is 3 hours 20 minutes. Check the current timetable.
Is a day trip from Kolkata realistic?
It is possible but long. One itinerary runs from 07:00 to 21:30. A night on site leaves more time for the sights.
How much does a Murshidabad tour cost?
The 3-day, 2-night program costs INR 40,000 for 2 people, INR 55,000 for 4 and INR 70,000 for 6 in 2026. Those are group totals, not prices per person. Entrance fees and a guide are extra, and a quote for your dates gives the final price.
Are entrance fees and a guide included?
Not in the program described here. Ask every operator what is included before you pay.
Which station should I use?
For Hazarduari, use Berhampore Court or Murshidabad station. The Hazarduari Express runs from Kolkata to Lalgola, and the Bhagirathi Express from Sealdah to Lalgola.
Is berhampore.org a tour operator?
No. It is an independent travel guide, not the website of West Bengal Tourism, the Archaeological Survey of India or the district administration, and it is not connected to any tour operator or hotel.