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There are 4 ways to get from Jaffna to Kolkata by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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best
1. Fly from Jaffna (JAF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane JAF - CCU
6h 39m
₹27,300–85,361
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Vridhachalam Jntrain
3. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Howrah Jntrain
4. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
44h 31m
₹7,788–14,278
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tirupatitrain
3. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus
45h 23m
₹8,440–12,483
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
2. Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Chennaibus
3. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus
46h 13m

Jaffna (JAF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

10Weekly Planes

7hAverage Duration

₹27,781Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Jaffna to Kolkata.

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Distance: 1,717.1 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Jaffna, Sri Lanka and Kolkata, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Jaffna (JAF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) once daily.

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Kolkata(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Kolkata is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial center of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city of India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (0.45 crore). It is the centre of the Kolkata Metropolitan Region, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 15 million (1.5 crore) residents. Kolkata is the de facto cultural capital of India and historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal. It is the second largest Bengali-speaking city in the world. It has the highest number of Nobel laureates among all cities in India.

Things to do in Kolkata

Nicco Park(Opens in a new window)

Nicco Park is an amusement park located in Jheel Meel, Sector - IV of Bidhannagar, West Bengal, India. The park was created to attract tourists to the state by providing family-friendly recreation as well as educative entertainment. Nicco Park opened on 13 October 1991 and has since been referred to as the Disneyland of West Bengal. Presently, the 40 acre park is home to over 35 different attractions and has served over 24 million customers. Nicco Park also provides a "green" environment.

Nature Park of India(Opens in a new window)

The Nature Park of India is a reserved area administered by the Government of India. It is located in the Garden Reach area of Kolkata.

Aquatica(Opens in a new window)

Aquatica is a 705000sq ft (17 acre) water theme park in Kochpukur, under Bhangar 2 cd block of Baruipur sub division, South 24 pgs district, Greater Kolkata, India. The theme park was started in 1999. It is one of the largest water amusement parks in and around Kolkata, as well as eastern India. It is quite a popular destination on the day of Holi. Recently another water theme park, Wet 'O' Wild, has come up adjacent to Nicco Park in the Salt Lake City area.

Places to stay in Kolkata

The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

The Harrington Residency(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous