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How to get fromBurnpur to Kolkataby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 12352 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    4h 48m
    ₹294–2,245

  2. Bus via Kolkata Esplanade

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    6h 1m
    ₹278–1,056

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Seater
    5h 7m
    ₹683–3,534

  4. Drive  214.2 km

    1. Drive from Burnpur to Kolkatacar car 214.2 km
    3h 12m
    ₹2,398–3,463

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnpur to Kolkatataxi taxi 214.2 km
    3h 12m
    ₹4,700–6,000

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  • Distance: 206.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Express Line operates a bus from Asansol to Kolkata hourly, and the journey takes 5h. 18 other operators also service this route.

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