There are 4 ways to get from Birgunj to Kolkata by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jntrain 13022 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
18h 13m₹369–2,742Bus
- Take the bus from Raxaul to Patnabus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension
- Take the bus from Patna to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_VE A/C Seater / Sleeper
20hDrive 714.1 km
- Drive from Birgunj to Kolkatacar 714.1 km
10h 47m₹8,044–11,618Fly
- Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane SIF - CCU
16h 19m₹10,133–56,936
Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata is to train and ferry which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 18h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata is to drive which takes 10h 47m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Birgunj to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Raxaul and arriving at Kolkata via Patna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
The distance between Birgunj and Kolkata is 694 km. The road distance is 714.1 km.
The best way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 13m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 18h 13m to get from Birgunj to Kolkata, including transfers.
Birgunj to Kolkata bus services, operated by Sree Balaji Travels, depart from Raxaul station.
The best way to get from Birgunj to Kolkata is to bus which takes 20h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹60,000 and takes 16h 19m.
Birgunj to Kolkata bus services, operated by Sree Balaji Travels, arrive at Patna station.
Kolkata is 15 min behind Birgunj. It is currently 2:43 AM in Birgunj and 2:28 AM in Kolkata.
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 20h. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd flies from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) twice daily.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Simara Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–55,000
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,200–2,800
- Website
- Sree Balaji Travels
Bus from Raxaul to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sree Balaji Travels
- Website
- Jai Hanuman Travels
Bus from Raxaul to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Jai Hanuman Travels
- Website
- KGN Travel And Services
Bus from Raxaul to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- KGN Travel And Services
- Phone
- +91 98350 00786
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jai Mata Di Tour and Travels
Bus from Raxaul to Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Jai Mata Di Tour and Travels
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
- Website
- Jai Mata Di Travels
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Jai Mata Di Travels
- Phone
- +91 7044193936
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aitiana Travels
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Aitiana Travels
- Phone
- +91 70045 22532
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bengal Tigers
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bengal Tigers
- Phone
- 9073545111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Raipur Cruiser
- Schedules at
- Raipur Cruiser
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- DAYAN and COMPANY
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- DAYAN and COMPANY
- Website
- Maharani Premium Services
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Maharani Premium Services
- Phone
- +91 80580 57088
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maharani Travels
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Maharani Travels
- Website
- New Anamika Bus Service
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- New Anamika Bus Service
- Website
- Bol Bum Travel
Bus from Patna to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Bol Bum Travel
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
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