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How to get fromAmritsar to Kolkataby plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Amritsar to Kolkata by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane ATQ - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Centralsubway subway
    5h 45m
    ₹8,527–13,038

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Sealdahtrain train 12380
    27h 10m
    ₹800–6,000

  3. Bus via Varanasi

    1. Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Jalandhar, Punjabbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jalandhar, Punjab to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus
    38h 32m

  4. Drive  1,846 km

    1. Drive from Amritsar to Kolkatacar car 1,846 km
    23h 35m
    ₹20,953–30,266

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Jalandhar, Punjabbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jalandhar, Punjab to Faridabad, Haryanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Faridabad, Haryana to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus
    46h 35m

Amritsar to Kolkata by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,709.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Amritsar, India and Kolkata, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Amritsar Jn to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,000 and the journey takes 27h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Kolkata, West Bengal via Jalandhar, Punjab and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh in around 38h 32m.

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