There are 4 ways to get from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Midnapore to Bankuratrain
- Take the bus from Bankura to Durgapur City Centrebus
- Take the taxi from Durgapur City Centre to Shantiniketantaxi
4h 42m₹1,966–3,425Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Bolpur S Niktntrain 12509 / ...
6h 25m₹598–2,803Drive 186.9 km
- Drive from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketancar 186.9 km
3h 5m₹2,109–3,046Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketantaxi 186.9 km
3h 5m₹4,300–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan. However, there are services departing from Hijilli and arriving at Bolpur S Niktn via Kharagpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between IIT Kharagpur and Shantiniketan is 218 km. The road distance is 186.9 km.
The best way to get from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan, including transfers.
IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kharagpur Jn station.
IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bolpur S Niktn station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan is 187 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from IIT Kharagpur to Shantiniketan.
There are 115+ hotels available in Shantiniketan.
What companies run services between IIT Kharagpur, India and Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kharagpur Jn to Bolpur S Niktn once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Midnapore to Bankura
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Bolpur S Niktn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Bankura to Durgapur City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35–45
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–5,500
Durgapur Cab Service
Go Cab
- Phone
- +91 82 50 51 14 55
- Website
- gocab.business.site
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