Tata Ace
Rs.26-29/km
Live rate at booking
Book Tata AceKolkata is the gateway to eastern and north-eastern India. Almost everything that reaches Assam, the north-east states and much of Bihar and Jharkhand by road passes through the city's warehouses in Dankuni, the Kona Expressway belt and the Howrah industrial areas. Outbound, the city ships jute goods, engineering products, tea, FMCG and steel products from its own factories and from the Durgapur-Asansol belt to the west.
TruckGuru arranges full truckload transport from Kolkata and Howrah for intercity trips of 100 km or more.
Trip fares from Kolkata
| Route | Distance | 14ft Eicher trip fare |
| Kolkata to Durgapur | about 170 km | Rs.8,400 - Rs.9,000 |
| Kolkata to Ranchi | about 400 km | Rs.15,500 - Rs.17,100 |
| Kolkata to Bhubaneswar | about 440 km | Rs.16,700 - Rs.18,500 |
| Kolkata to Siliguri | about 560 km | Rs.20,500 - Rs.22,700 |
| Kolkata to Patna | about 580 km | Rs.21,100 - Rs.23,400 |
| Kolkata to Guwahati | about 1,050 km | Rs.35,600 - Rs.39,800 |
| Kolkata to Delhi | about 1,500 km | Rs.49,600 - Rs.55,600 |
The 14ft Eicher carries up to 3.5 ton. Toll is included in every fare. For other trucks, use the freight calculator.
What moves out of Kolkata
Jute goods, from sacks to jute bags and yarn, come from the mills along both banks of the Hooghly and go to buyers across India. Engineering goods and castings from Howrah's small foundries and workshops go to Jharkhand, Odisha and the south. Tea from the auction houses and packers ships to blenders and distributors in the west and north.
The biggest volume, though, is distribution: FMCG, consumer durables, cement and building material leaving Dankuni and Kona warehouses for Siliguri, Guwahati, Patna and Ranchi.
The Siliguri corridor and the north-east
Trucks to Assam and the north-east go north through Malda to Siliguri, then through the narrow corridor into Assam. Siliguri usually takes 1 - 2 days; Guwahati takes 2 to 3 days. The stretch north of Malda and the corridor near Siliguri see heavy truck traffic and occasional closures. In the monsoon, from June to September, landslides and floods in north Bengal and Assam can hold trucks for a day or more. Build extra time into any north-east delivery promise.
North-east states have their own entry checks, and some require permits for certain goods. Tell us the final destination state at booking.
Routes west and south
Delhi trips run on NH-19, the old Grand Trunk Road, through Durgapur, Dhanbad, Varanasi and Kanpur; plan 3 to 4 days. Ranchi and Jamshedpur are usually delivered within 1 day. Bhubaneswar and the south go down NH-16 along the coast, which is prone to cyclone disruptions in October and November.
Getting trucks out of Kolkata
Kolkata's city roads are some of the most congested in India for goods vehicles, and heavy trucks face day-time entry limits inside the city. That is why most distribution now runs from Dankuni and the Kona Expressway, just outside the city on the Durgapur Expressway and NH-16. Trucks loading there get onto the highway without crossing Kolkata.
For pickups inside the city, in Taratala, Kasba or central Howrah, load in the evening, and let the truck leave after the restrictions ease. Vidyasagar Setu and Howrah Bridge approaches are the slowest points; we route through the second Hooghly bridge where possible.
Picking the truck
- Up to 1,100 kg: Tata Ace
- Up to 3.5 ton: 14ft Eicher
- Up to 6.5 ton: 20ft truck, common for engineering goods
- 7 to 18 ton: 32ft container, used for most north-east distribution
North-east trips are long and expensive per truck, so filling a 32ft container properly usually gives the best cost per ton. The truck size guide lists dimensions.
Weather and festivals
Kolkata's monsoon, June to September, floods low-lying roads in Howrah and the southern suburbs, and loading can stop for hours. Durga Puja, in September or October, shuts down much of the city for several days; plan dispatches to finish before it starts. Trucks are tight in the two weeks before Puja and before Diwali.
Pickup areas
We load across Dankuni, the Kona Expressway warehouses, Howrah (Liluah, Belur, Bally), Uluberia, Budge Budge, Taratala, Kasba industrial area, Salt Lake Sector V and the Kalyani belt.
Return loads and pricing
Trucks going to the north-east often come back empty, because the region ships far less than it receives. That pushes Guwahati fares toward the upper end of the range. Delhi and Patna routes have better return traffic. If your dates are flexible, tell us; a day's flexibility can lower the fare.
For weekly routes like Kolkata to Siliguri, tell us your usual day and truck size, and we plan capacity for it.
Booking and payment
Book online or through the TruckGuru app. You get the driver's details before the truck reports. Payment is split into three parts: Booking Amount at booking confirmation, 90% at loading once the truck reaches the pickup location, and the remaining Balance at delivery before unloading begins. Accepted: NEFT, IMPS, UPI (PhonePe, GPay), and major debit and credit cards. No cash payments accepted.
For truck hire in the city, see hire truck in Kolkata. For north-east loads, see hire truck in Guwahati. Closed options are on our container truck page.
Kolkata transport: questions we get
Do you deliver within Kolkata?
No. We only book intercity trips of 100 km or more.
How long does Kolkata to Guwahati take?
2 to 3 days for about 1,050 km, longer in the monsoon.
What does a 14ft truck to Siliguri cost?
Rs.20,500 to Rs.22,700 for about 560 km, toll included.
Is toll extra?
No. Toll is part of the fare.
Do you load at Dankuni?
Yes. Dankuni and the Kona Expressway warehouses are regular pickup points.
Do north-east states need permits?
Some goods need permits for certain states. Tell us the destination state at booking and we check.
Can you carry jute bales?
Yes. Jute is bulky; tell us the bale count so we pick the right body.
How do I pay?
Booking Amount at confirmation, 90% at loading, and the balance at delivery before unloading.
Do you give GST invoices?
Yes, for every trip.
Can I track the truck?
Yes. GPS tracking is live after loading.
