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Book Tata AceGurugram to Kolkata Transport Services
Roughly 1,500 km down NH-19, four state borders, three to four days. Gurugram to Kolkata runs the old Grand Trunk Road corridor through Agra, Kanpur, Varanasi and Dhanbad, and it is one of the busiest freight lanes in the country.
Busy is useful. Unlike thinner corridors where an operator is pricing an empty return leg into your quote, this lane has traffic moving both ways. That keeps rates steadier and makes short-notice booking more workable than on most routes of this length.
Rate for your load: freight calculator. Call 72020 45678 for availability on your dates.
Route details
- Origin: Gurugram, Haryana
- Destination: Kolkata, West Bengal
- Distance: approx. 1,500 km via NH-19
- Transit: 3 to 4 days including mandatory rest
- States crossed: Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal
- E-way bill required above Rs.50,000, with four state borders
- Book 3 to 4 days ahead
FTL rates
Per-trip figures at roughly 1,500 km, toll included.
|
Vehicle |
Load Capacity |
Trip Rate (toll incl.) |
|
Tata Ace / Bada Dost |
Up to 1.5T |
Rs.39,000 - Rs.43,500 |
|
Eicher 14FT |
3.5T |
Rs.49,500 - Rs.53,500 |
|
Eicher 17FT |
5T |
Rs.51,000 - Rs.55,500 |
|
Eicher 19FT |
7T |
Rs.57,500 - Rs.62,500 |
|
20FT Container |
6.5T |
Rs.68,500 - Rs.74,500 |
|
32FT Container |
16T |
Rs.1,04,000 - Rs.1,07,500 |
Ranges rather than quotes. The final figure depends on pickup and drop points and the booking date. Confirmed rate on the freight calculator.
What moves on this corridor
Auto components lead. Manesar and IMT Manesar supply parts to buyers across eastern India, and the Gurugram ancillary cluster around Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp generates steady outbound volume on this lane.
Beyond auto: pharma and FMCG from Udyog Vihar, garments and textiles from the wider NCR belt, and engineering goods heading to Kolkata industrial buyers and the Howrah manufacturing belt.
Return traffic is what makes this corridor work commercially. Kolkata sends jute products, steel and metal goods from the eastern belt, leather from the Bantala tanning cluster, and general trade goods back toward NCR wholesale markets.
For goods that need enclosed protection over three to four days, see container truck transport.
Two things worth knowing on this route
The GT Road corridor is busy in a specific way
NH-19 carries heavy commercial traffic through Kanpur, Prayagraj and the Dhanbad stretch. Transit estimates on this lane hold up reasonably well because operators run it constantly and know where the slow sections are. What varies is the last stretch into Kolkata, where city entry timing matters more than anything that happens on the highway.
A truck arriving at the Kolkata end during peak hours can lose two hours getting to a Howrah or Bantala delivery point. Worth coordinating arrival with your receiving team rather than assuming the highway time is the whole story.
Four borders, and one of them is slow
Documentation is the main variable on any multi-state corridor, but the Bihar and Jharkhand crossings on this route have a reputation for inconsistent checkpost throughput. Generate the e-way bill before dispatch, confirm it covers the full route, and check permit validity for every state on the corridor.
Most delays on this lane are avoidable at the planning stage. The ones that are not tend to be checkpost queues, and no amount of paperwork prevents those.
Pickup areas in Gurugram
- Manesar and IMT Manesar: auto components and engineering goods
- Udyog Vihar Phases 1-5: FMCG, pharma and light manufacturing
- Sector 37 and Kherki Daula: commercial and wholesale freight
- Gurugram city commercial belt: general trading goods
Delivery areas in Kolkata
- Howrah: engineering, steel and industrial goods
- Salt Lake and Rajarhat: commercial and IT hardware freight
- Kolkata Port area: port-linked commercial freight
- Bantala: leather and tanning cluster
- Kolkata wholesale markets: textiles, FMCG, general trade
What the booking covers
- Full vehicle for your consignment, no co-loading
- Toll inside the quoted rate
- Driver name, vehicle number and direct contact before dispatch
- GPS tracking from dispatch to delivery
- Lorry Receipt at loading, GST invoice after delivery
Payment in three parts: Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, balance before unloading in Kolkata. NEFT, IMPS, UPI including PhonePe and GPay, and major debit or credit cards. No cash.
Not included: loading and unloading labour at either end, and transit insurance, which the shipper arranges directly if the consignment value warrants it.
FAQ
How long does Gurugram to Kolkata take by truck?
Three to four days across roughly 1,500 km via NH-19, including mandatory driver rest. Four state borders, so documentation is the main variable rather than distance.
What does Gurugram to Kolkata transport cost?
A 14ft Eicher runs Rs.49,500 - Rs.53,500, toll included. A 32ft container at 16 tonnes runs Rs.1,04,000 - Rs.1,07,500. Check the freight calculator for your specific load and date.
Is toll included in the rate?
Yes. The figure confirmed at booking includes toll. Nothing is added at delivery.
How far in advance should I book?
Three to four days. This corridor carries traffic in both directions, which makes short-notice booking more workable than on thinner lanes, but advance booking still gives better vehicle choice.
Which route does the truck take?
NH-19, the old GT Road corridor, through Agra, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi and Dhanbad. Operators run this lane constantly, so transit estimates on it are more reliable than on less frequented routes.
What documents do I need?
A GST invoice or delivery challan, and an e-way bill for any consignment above Rs.50,000. Four state crossings on this route, so confirm the e-way bill covers the full corridor before dispatch.
How do I track my shipment?
GPS tracking through the TruckGuru Android app from dispatch to delivery. The driver's direct number comes with the booking confirmation.
What happens if goods are damaged in transit?
TruckGuru support assists with investigation and documentation. Transit insurance is arranged by the shipper directly, not through TruckGuru.
Will my goods share the truck with another shipper's load?
No. Every booking is a full truck for one shipper and one consignment. Loads are not combined.
Which pickup areas in Gurugram are covered?
Manesar, IMT Manesar, Udyog Vihar Phases 1-5, Sector 37, Kherki Daula, and the Gurugram city commercial belt. Call +91-7202045678 for addresses outside these zones.
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