There are 5 ways to get from Bengaluru to Kolkata by bus, plane, train, or car
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Bus, fly
best- Take the bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airportbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane BLR - CCU
5h 31m₹6,099–13,325Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Howrah Jntrain 22818
32h 45m₹800–6,500Bus via Bhubaneshwar
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus Bangalore, Karnataka - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Bhubaneswar, Odisha - Kolkata, West Bengal
35h 31mDrive 1,805.3 km
- Drive from Bengaluru to Kolkatacar 1,805.3 km
26h 38m₹20,295–29,315Bus
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Bangalore, Karnataka - Kolkata, West Bengal
38h 45m
Bengaluru to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bengaluru to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 32h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bengaluru to Kolkata is to bus and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bangalore, Karnataka and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ksr Bengaluru and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 32h 45m.
The distance between Bengaluru and Kolkata is 1607 km. The road distance is 1805.3 km.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 32h 45m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Bengaluru to Kolkata, including transfers.
Bengaluru to Kolkata bus services, operated by Srivari Travels, depart from Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Bengaluru to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ksr Bengaluru station.
The best way to get from Bengaluru to Kolkata is to train which takes 32h 45m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bhubaneshwar, which costs and takes 35h 31m.
What companies run services between Bengaluru, India and Kolkata, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ksr Bengaluru to Howrah Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 32h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Kolkata, West Bengal via Bhubaneswar, Odisha in around 35h 31m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–13,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹800–6,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹800–1,000
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,900–3,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,900–6,500
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in
Bus from Shanthinagara Bus Station to Kempegowda International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹70–290
- Website
- https://mybmtc.karnataka.gov.in/en
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹70–90
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹220–290
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More Questions & Answers
Bengaluru to Kolkata bus services, operated by Srivari Travels, arrive at Bhubaneswar, Odisha station.
Bengaluru to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bengaluru to Kolkata is 1805 km. It takes approximately 26h 38m to drive from Bengaluru to Kolkata.
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