Kolkata is in news, but for some weird reason. In a recent survey the City of Joy has led the list of Indian cities with the slowest traffic in 2024-25. The survey was done by the Tom’s Traffic Index.
Last year Bengaluru was leading the list, but this time Kolkata has overtaken the Karnataka capital.
In Kolkata, average time to cover 10 km being 34 minutes and 33 seconds. Whereas in Bengaluru average time to cover 10 km, now standing at 34 minutes and 10 seconds.
Here is the table of Indian cities with the slowest traffic this year.
| Rank | City | Average Travel Time per 10 km |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolkata | 34 minutes 33 seconds |
| 2 | Bengaluru | 34 minutes 10 seconds |
| 3 | Pune | 33 minutes 22 seconds |
| 4 | Hyderabad | 31 minutes 30 seconds |
| 5 | Chennai | 30 minutes 20 seconds |
| 6 | Mumbai | 29 minutes 26 seconds |
| 7 | Ahmedabad | 29 minutes 7 seconds |
| 8 | Ernakulam | 28 minutes 30 seconds |
| 9 | Jaipur | 28 minutes 28 seconds |
| 10 | New Delhi | 23 minutes 24 seconds |
The TomTom Traffic Index ranked Indian cities based on average travel times over a standardized 10-kilometer distance.
Pooja Jha is a journalist and editor who writes on governance, technology, culture, and urban affairs. With a keen eye for detail, she brings clarity and context to stories that matter to everyday readers. She can be reached at: thekolkatan@gmail.com
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