Kharagpur is a major railway junction and home to IIT Kharagpur. To reach Kharagpur from Raidighi, you must travel to Kolkata and then take a train from Howrah or Santragachi. The total distance is about 160 kilometers. The journey takes approximately 4 hours. Kharagpur is well-connected by the South Eastern Railway.
Total Distance: 160 km by road, 130 km straight-line distance.
Trains from Howrah are the most frequent.
Winter months are pleasant for visiting the campus and city.