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The 11 Best Day Trips from Chandannagar

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Chandannagar, India, led by Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah. The closest is Pānihāti, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Chandannagar at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kolkata33 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Khulna123 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Howrah32 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Durgapur130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Rajpur Sonarpur48 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Pānihāti19 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Barddhamān68 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Bārāsat20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Bagerhat148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Jessore93 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Uluberiya51 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Chandannagar

  1. 1

    Kolkata, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south of Chandannagar1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Howrah Bridge.

    Also nearby: Maheshtala, Kāmārhāti, Bāli, Baranagar.

  2. 2

    Khulna, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Chandannagar3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Howrah, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south of Chandannagar1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Howrah Bridge.

  4. 4

    Durgapur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Chandannagar4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Rajpur Sonarpur, India

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km south of Chandannagar1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Pānihāti, India

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south of Chandannagar1 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Barddhamān, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-west of Chandannagar2 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bārāsat, India

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Chandannagar1 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Bagerhat, Bangladesh

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Chandannagar4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Jessore, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Chandannagar2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Uluberiya, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Chandannagar2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Chandannagar to Kolkata

A realistic pace for Kolkata, 33 km from Chandannagar. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Chandannagar
  2. 09:10Arrive in Kolkata (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Howrah Bridge
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kolkata
  6. 15:10Head back to Chandannagar
  7. 15:50Home in Chandannagar

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chandannagar?
The best day trips from Chandannagar are Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah, Durgapur, Rajpur Sonarpur. The closest is Pānihāti, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chandannagar?
Pānihāti is the closest, 19 km south of Chandannagar, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Chandannagar?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Chandannagar: Pānihāti (30 min), Bārāsat (30 min), Howrah (35 min), Kolkata (40 min), Rajpur Sonarpur (55 min), Uluberiya (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Chandannagar for a day out?
Kolkata is the largest city in day-trip range, 33 km south of Chandannagar and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chandannagar?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bagerhat at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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