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How to get fromFalakata to Kolkataby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Falakata to Kolkata by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train to Bagdogra Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Falakata to New Jalpaiguritrain train
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXB - CCU
    5h 11m
    ₹4,576–10,102

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Falakata to Sealdahtrain train 13142 / ...
    14h 40m
    ₹350–2,700

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Falakata to Howrah Jntrain train 12346 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    11h 39m
    ₹355–2,634

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Falakata to Siliguribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    15h 46m
    ₹557–1,596

  5. Drive  555.8 km

    1. Drive from Falakata to Kolkatacar car 555.8 km
    8h 50m
    ₹6,222–8,987

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Falakata to Kolkatataxi taxi 555.8 km
    8h 50m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  7. Drive to Saidpur Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Falakata to Saidpur Airport (SPD)car car
    2. Fly from Saidpur Airport (SPD) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane SPD - CCU
    6h 53m
    ₹5,562–29,967

  8. Bus via Bālurghāt

    1. Take the bus from Falakata to Balurghatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Balurghat to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    17h 57m
    ₹1,090–3,337

Falakata to Kolkata by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Falakata to Kolkata via Siliguri in around 15h 46m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Falakata to Sealdah 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 14h 40m.

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