There are 6 ways to get from Butwāl to Kolkata by bus, train, car, plane, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Sonauli to Gorakhpurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
20h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nautanwa to Gorakhpurtrain 15106 / ...
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Kolkatatrain 15048 / ...
21h 2m₹943–4,868Drive 872.8 km
- Drive from Butwāl to Kolkatacar 872.8 km
13h 15m₹9,738–14,065Fly from Bhairawa
- Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane BWA - CCU
14h 42m₹8,626–41,519Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Butwal to Krishnanagarbus
- Take the train from Barhni to Gorakhpurtrain
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Howrah Jntrain
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
31h 32mTrain to Gorakhpur Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nautanwa to Kusmhitrain
- Fly from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane GOP - CCU
6h 29m₹6,060–21,706
Bhairawa (BWA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Butwāl to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹4,900 and takes 21h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Butwāl to Kolkata is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Butwāl to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Sonauli and arriving at Kolkata via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Butwāl to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Nautanwa and arriving at Kolkata via Gorakhpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
The distance between Butwāl and Kolkata is 911 km. The road distance is 872.8 km.
The best way to get from Butwāl to Kolkata without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 31h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 20h 32m to get from Butwāl to Kolkata, including transfers.
Butwāl to Kolkata bus services, operated by Jai Maa Two Star, depart from Sonauli station.
Butwāl to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nautanwa station.
The best way to get from Butwāl to Kolkata is to bus which takes 20h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,900 and takes 21h 2m, you could also fly, which costs ₹8,500 - ₹42,000 and takes 14h 42m.
What companies run services between Butwāl, Nepal and Kolkata, India?
You can take a vehicle from Butwāl to Kolkata via Sonauli and Gorakhpur in around 20h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Butwāl to Kolkata via Nautanwa and Gorakhpur in around 21h 2m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Bhairawa to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–39,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Gorakhpur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Nautanwa to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Gorakhpur to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Barhni to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Gorakhpur to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Nautanwa to Kusmhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Jai Maa Two Star
Bus from Sonauli to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Jai Maa Two Star
- Phone
- 02228916622
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shubham Travels
Bus from Sonauli to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Shubham Travels
- Website
- Vikram Bus
Bus from Sonauli to Gorakhpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Vikram Bus
- Phone
- +91 99284 71153
- [email protected]
- Website
- Panwar Travels
Bus from Gorakhpur to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Panwar Travels
- Phone
- 9857039522
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
Bus from Butwal to Krishnanagar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Namaste Kapilvatsu Tours and Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Butwāl to Kolkata bus services, operated by Jai Maa Two Star, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Kolkata is 15 min behind Butwāl. It is currently 6:43 PM in Butwāl and 6:28 PM in Kolkata.
Butwāl to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gorakhpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butwāl to Kolkata is 873 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Butwāl to Kolkata.
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