There are 5 ways to get from Birgunj to Kolkata by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane SIF - CCU
7h 54m₹9,638–49,942Train
cheapest- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jntrain 13022 / ...
17h 50m₹360–2,800Drive, train, bus
- Drive from Birgunj to Jiwdharacar
- Take the train from Jiwdhara to Hajipur Jntrain
- Take the bus from Patna to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
18h 10mDrive 714.3 km
- Drive from Birgunj to Kolkatacar 714.3 km
10h 49m₹8,709–12,580Train, bus
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jntrain
- Take the bus from Patna to Durgapurbus
- Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
22h 52m
Birgunj to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹50,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raxaul Jn and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Birgunj and Kolkata is 648 km. The road distance is 714.3 km.
The best way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 17h 50m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Birgunj to Kolkata, including transfers.
Birgunj to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Raxaul Jn station.
The best way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata is to fly which takes 7h 54m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹50,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 17h 50m.
Kolkata is 15 min behind Birgunj. It is currently 3:27 AM in Birgunj and 3:12 AM in Kolkata.
Birgunj to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
What companies run services between Birgunj, Nepal and Kolkata, India?
Buddha Air Ltd and Biman Bangladesh Airlines fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 17h 50m.
- Website
- biman-airlines.com
Flights from Simara Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Kathmandu, Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹21,000–55,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Simara Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–48,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
Train from Jiwdhara to Hajipur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Raxaul Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Birgunj to Kolkata is 714 km. It takes approximately 10h 49m to drive from Birgunj to Kolkata.
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