There are 5 ways to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DEL - CCU
3h₹6,783–10,917Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
19h 3m₹636–4,947Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Delhi Airport to Prayagrajbus
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
29h 27mDrive 1,467.5 km
- Drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkatacar 1,467.5 km
18h 5m₹16,556–23,914Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Delhi, Delhi State - Kolkata, West Bengal
39h 32m
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹5,000 and takes 19h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Delhi Airport and Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from IGI Airport and arriving at Sealdah via New Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
The distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) and Kolkata is 1329 km. The road distance is 1467.5 km.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 19h 3m and costs ₹600 - ₹5,000.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata, including transfers.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata bus services, operated by Deepak Transport Company, depart from Delhi Airport station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹5,000 and takes 19h 3m, you could also bus via Prayagraj, which costs and takes 29h 27m.
What companies run services between Delhi Airport (DEL), India and Kolkata, India?
Starlight Airline, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Sealdah twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,900 and the journey takes 17h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
Bus from Delhi Airport to Prayagraj
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Book at
- Deepak Transport Company
- AC Seater
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata bus services, operated by Deepak Transport Company, arrive at Prayagraj station.
Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata is 1467 km. It takes approximately 18h 5m to drive from Delhi Airport (DEL) to Kolkata.
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