There are 6 ways to get from Janakpur to Kolkata by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Jaynagar to Durgapurtrain 13186 / ...
- Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanadebus
15h 50m₹454–2,619Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jaynagar to Sealdahtrain 13186
16h 54m₹374–2,819Drive, bus
- Drive from Janakpur to Darbhangacar
- Take the bus from Darbhanga to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
18h 39mDrive 632.9 km
- Drive from Janakpur to Kolkatacar 632.9 km
9h 55m₹7,698–11,119Fly from Janakpur Airport
- Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane JKR - CCU
14h 55m₹22,947–29,266Taxi to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Janakpur to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)taxi
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane KTM - CCU
6h 9m₹26,066–47,630
Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Janakpur to Kolkata is to train and bus which costs ₹450 - ₹2,700 and takes 15h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Janakpur to Kolkata is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹26,000 - ₹48,000.
No, there is no direct train from Janakpur to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Janakpur and arriving at Sealdah via Jaynagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
The distance between Janakpur and Kolkata is 644 km. The road distance is 632.9 km.
The best way to get from Janakpur to Kolkata without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 50m and costs ₹450 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 15h 50m to get from Janakpur to Kolkata, including transfers.
Janakpur to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jaynagar station.
The best way to get from Janakpur to Kolkata is to fly which takes 14h 55m and costs ₹22,000 - ₹30,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 16h 54m.
Kolkata is 15 min behind Janakpur. It is currently 12:09 AM in Janakpur and 11:54 PM in Kolkata.
Janakpur to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
What companies run services between Janakpur, Nepal and Kolkata, India?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Jaynagar to Sealdah once daily. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 14h 50m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Janakpur Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–29,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–29,000
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Paro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹27,000–60,000
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Paro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jaynagar to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Jaynagar to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Website
- Panwar tour and Travels
Bus from Darbhanga to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Panwar tour and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Janakpur to Kolkata is 633 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Janakpur to Kolkata.
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