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How to get fromBirgunj to Kolkataby train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 13022 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    18h 13m
    ₹369–2,742

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raxaul to Patnabus bus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    23h 35m

  3. Drive  714.1 km

    1. Drive from Birgunj to Kolkatacar car 714.1 km
    10h 47m
    ₹8,665–12,516

  4. Fly from Simara Airport

    1. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane SIF - CCU
    16h 19m
    ₹10,141–56,946

  5. Taxi to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Birgunj to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KTM - CCU
    4h 57m
    ₹20,805–42,594

Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between Birgunj, Nepal and Kolkata, India?

You can take a vehicle from Birgunj to Kolkata via Raxaul and Patna in around 23h 35m. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd flies from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) twice daily.

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