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How to get fromBengaluru to Kolkataby bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kolkata by bus, plane, train, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane BLR - CCU
    5h 41m
    ₹7,099–16,325

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Howrah Jntrain train 22818
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    33h 23m
    ₹835–6,209

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_VE A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    35h
    ₹1,700–4,000

  4. Drive  1,805.3 km

    1. Drive from Bengaluru to Kolkatacar car 1,805.3 km
    26h 37m
    ₹17,509–25,291

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    44h 5m
    ₹2,069–5,154

Bengaluru to Kolkata by bus

Calendar78Weekly Buses
Duration35hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

Express Line operates a bus from Bengaluru to Kolkata 4 times a day, and the journey takes 35h. Five other operators also service this route.

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