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Toll tax · Fuel cost · 2026

Kolkata to Chandigarh toll tax & fuel cost: ₹14,832 by car

1,700 km · 18 toll plazas · about 27 h 30 min on the road. Change the vehicle, fuel or mileage below and every number updates.

Toll (car) ₹1,935Petrol ₹12,897Updated 24 October 2026
Vehicle
Fuel
Trip
km/l
Highway figure for a sedan
₹/litre
Today in West Bengal
Standard FASTag fee
people
Splits the cost per person
One way · Sedan · Petrol
₹14,833
Fuel ₹12,898Toll ₹1,935 (2 est.)
1,700 kmDistance
27 h 30 minDriving time
18Toll crossings
113 LPetrol needed
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Your route · 18 plazas
  1. KolkataStart · West Bengal
  2. Dankunikm 22 · West Bengal
    ₹75
  3. Palsitkm 82 · West Bengal
    ₹110
  4. Banskopakm 185 · West Bengal
    ₹90
  5. Beliyadkm 253 · Jharkhand
    ₹100
  6. Ghanghri (Kulgo )km 343 · Jharkhand
    ₹130
  7. Rasoiya Dhamnakm 416 · Jharkhand
    ₹130
  8. Saukalakm 495 · Bihar
    ₹75
  9. Sasaramkm 585 · Bihar
    ₹145
  10. Mohaniakm 633 · Bihar
    ₹65
  11. Daffikm 692 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹85
  12. Lalanagarkm 746 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹235
  13. Handiakm 782 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  14. Sahsonkm 806 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹80est.
  15. Soraonkm 826 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹125
  16. Bhunikm 1457 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹85
  17. Dabhedikm 1527 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹100
  18. Sarsawakm 1581 · Uttar Pradesh
    ₹125
  19. Milk Majrakm 1614 · Haryana
    ₹100
  20. ChandigarhDestination · 1,700 km

“est.” = this plaza doesn't publish fees in the NHAI dataset; we use the median fee for your vehicle class.

Quick answerDriving from Kolkata to Chandigarh covers about 1,700 km and takes around 27 h 30 min. A petrol sedan pays about ₹1,935 in tolls at 18 plazas (₹160 of that is our estimate for 2 plazas that don't publish fees) one way with FASTag and burns about 113 litres of petrol (₹12,897 at ₹114/litre), so the one-way trip costs roughly ₹14,832.
1,700 kmRoad distance
27 h 30 minRealistic drive time
18Toll plazas
₹1,935Car toll, one way
113 LPetrol @ 15 km/l
₹14,832Total, one way

About the Kolkata–Chandigarh drive

Kolkata to Chandigarh is a long-haul trip best split over two days of 1,700 km, mostly on NH19 and Ganga Expressway.

You cross 18 toll plazas across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh. For a car the published fees add up to ₹1,775 one way, about ₹1.04 per km. 2 plazas on this route do not publish fees in the NHAI dataset; budget about ₹160 extra to be safe.

At 27 h 30 min of realistic driving time, plan an overnight halt roughly halfway — two drivers sharing the wheel is the safer option if you must do it in one day.

States on the way: West BengalJharkhandBiharUttar PradeshHaryanaChandigarh

Route map: Kolkata to ChandigarhRoad route of about 1700 km with 18 toll plazas marked in order.AyodhyaGorakhpurPrayagrajVaranasiLucknowKanpur123456789101112131415161718KolkataChandigarh1700 km · 18 tolls
Route map: Kolkata → Chandigarh. Orange squares are toll plazas, numbered in the order you reach them.

Toll plazas between Kolkata and Chandigarh

Fees for a single journey with FASTag. Return fees apply when you come back through the same plaza within 24 hours; a monthly pass covers 50 single journeys in a month.

#Toll plazaAt kmStateCar singleCar returnCar monthlyLCVBus/TruckMulti-axle
1Dankuni22West Bengal₹75₹110₹2,440₹120₹250₹390
2Palsit82West Bengal₹110₹160₹3,600₹175₹365₹575
3Banskopa185West Bengal₹90₹135₹3,045₹150₹310₹485
4Beliyad253Jharkhand₹100₹150₹3,380₹165₹345₹540
5Ghanghri (Kulgo )343Jharkhand₹130₹200₹4,415₹215₹450₹705
6Rasoiya Dhamna416Jharkhand₹130₹195₹4,205₹210₹440₹695
7Saukala495Bihar₹75₹110₹2,485₹120₹250₹395
8Sasaram585Bihar₹145₹215₹4,800₹235₹485₹765
9Mohania633Bihar₹65₹95₹2,155₹105₹220₹345
10Daffi692Uttar Pradesh₹85₹125₹2,785₹135₹285₹445
11Lalanagar746Uttar Pradesh₹235₹355₹7,860₹380₹800₹1,250
12Handia782Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
13Sahson806Uttar Pradeshn/a—————
14Soraon826Uttar Pradesh₹125₹185₹4,115₹190₹390₹600
15Bhuni1457Uttar Pradesh₹85₹130₹2,900₹140₹295₹460
16Dabhedi1527Uttar Pradesh₹100₹150₹3,330₹160₹340₹530
17Sarsawa1581Uttar Pradesh₹125₹190₹4,210₹205₹425₹670
18Milk Majra1614Haryana₹100₹150₹3,380₹165₹345₹540
Total (published fees)1700₹1,775₹2,655₹2,870₹5,995₹9,390

Kolkata to Chandigarh toll for every vehicle

Totals for all 18 plazas, including our estimate for 2 plazas without published fees. “No FASTag” is the 1.25x UPI rate.

Vehicle classOne way (FASTag)Return in 24 hNo FASTag (UPI)
Car / Jeep / Van₹1,935₹2,975₹2,420
LCV / Mini bus₹3,120₹4,780₹3,901
Bus / Truck (2 axle)₹6,515₹10,130₹8,145
3-axle commercial₹7,620₹11,735₹9,527
4–6 axle (MAV)₹10,220₹15,730₹12,777
7+ axle (oversized)₹12,455₹19,185₹15,570

Fuel cost from Kolkata to Chandigarh

One way, 1,700 km, at West Bengal prices (petrol ₹113.81/L, diesel ₹100.12/L). Typical highway mileage; change it in the calculator for your car.

Car typePetrolDieselCNGElectric
Hatchback₹10,748₹7,736₹6,734₹4,250
Sedan₹12,897₹8,957₹7,958₹4,857
SUV / MUV₹17,587₹12,156₹10,299₹6,181

Ways to spend less on this trip

₹Where to fill up

Petrol is cheapest in Chandigarh (₹101.51/L) and dearest in Bihar (₹114.33/L). Filling the ~113 litres you need in Chandigarh saves about ₹1,453 versus buying it all in Bihar.

⚡Petrol vs diesel vs EV

For the same sedan, fuel for one way costs ₹12,897 on petrol, ₹8,957 on diesel and about ₹4,857 on electric (public fast charging at ₹20/kWh; home charging is far cheaper). An EV with ~350 km real range needs about 6 charging stops on the way.

◎Is the FASTag Annual Pass worth it here?

The pass costs ₹3,075 for 200 crossings (₹15.38 per crossing) on NHAI plazas. This trip uses 16 crossings one way — worth about ₹246 of pass value against ₹1,775 in regular fees. If you drive highways often, the pass pays off on this route.

↺Coming back the same day?

Return within 24 hours and the car toll for the round trip is ₹2,655 instead of ₹3,550 — a 25% discount that FASTag applies automatically.

Kolkata to Chandigarh: common questions

What is the toll tax from Kolkata to Chandigarh for a car?

About ₹1,935 one way with FASTag across 18 plazas — ₹1,775 in published fees plus ~₹160 estimated for 2 plazas that don't publish rates. A return within 24 hours costs ₹2,975. Without FASTag you pay 1.25x by UPI: ₹2,420.

How many toll plazas are there between Kolkata and Chandigarh?

18 on the fastest route: Dankuni, Palsit, Banskopa, Beliyad, Ghanghri (Kulgo ), Rasoiya Dhamna, Saukala, Sasaram, Mohania, Daffi, Lalanagar, Handia, Sahson, Soraon, Bhuni, Dabhedi, Sarsawa, Milk Majra.

How much petrol is needed from Kolkata to Chandigarh?

About 113 litres for a car doing 15 km/l (₹12,897 at Kolkata prices). A hatchback at 18 km/l needs ~94 L; an SUV at 11 km/l needs ~155 L.

What is the total cost of a Kolkata to Chandigarh road trip?

Around ₹14,832 one way for a petrol sedan (fuel ₹12,897 + toll ₹1,935), or ₹28,770 for a same-day return. Split between four people that is ₹3,708 each, one way.

How long does it take to drive from Kolkata to Chandigarh?

Plan on about 27 h 30 min including short breaks. Free-flowing traffic can do it in 19 h 39 min, but towns, trucks and plaza queues usually add time.

What is the toll for a truck or bus from Kolkata to Chandigarh?

One way with FASTag: bus/2-axle truck ₹6,515, 3-axle ₹7,620, 4–6 axle ₹10,220, 7+ axle ₹12,455 (includes estimates for plazas without published fees).

Is the toll the same from Chandigarh to Kolkata?

Yes, plazas charge the same fee in both directions, so the Chandigarh to Kolkata toll is the same ~₹1,935 for a car. Fuel cost differs only if you fill up at Chandigarh's state price.

Plan another trip

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Driving to Chandigarh from elsewhere

Ambala to Chandigarh45 km · ₹50 tollPatiala to Chandigarh69 km · ₹95 tollLudhiana to Chandigarh99 km · ₹225 tollShimla to Chandigarh122 km · ₹110 tollKarnal to Chandigarh125 km · ₹50 tollJalandhar to Chandigarh148 km · ₹240 tollPanipat to Chandigarh161 km · ₹285 tollDehradun to Chandigarh165 km · no tolls

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Where these numbers come from

  • Toll plazas & fees: NHAI Toll Information System, via the India Toll Plaza dataset (Esri India Living Atlas). 1,764 plazas, fees for 7 vehicle classes.
  • Route & distance: OpenStreetMap road data routed with OSRM; plazas are matched to the route line within 200 m.
  • Fuel prices: state-level retail prices as of 24 October 2026; EV uses a public fast-charging estimate.
  • Toll rules: FASTag Annual Pass ₹3,075 / 200 crossings (FY 2026-27); non-FASTag vehicles pay 1.25x by UPI since 10 April 2026.

Accuracy & corrections

Fees are revised every 1 April and some plazas change mid-year, so treat results as a close estimate. Spotted a wrong fee or a missing plaza? Tell us — we fix reported errors within 72 hours and log them on our corrections page.

Built and maintained by Nikhil Shrivastava. Full method: how the calculator works.

Last updated: 24 October 2026