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There are 9 ways to get from Kathmandu to Gaighāta by plane, train, car, bus, night bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KTM - CCU
    2. Take the train from Dum Dum Cant to Thakurnagartrain train
    6h 15m
    ₹12,640–31,102

  2. Bus, train via Siliguri

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Sealdahtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sealdah to Thakurnagartrain train
    33h 50m
    ₹1,056–5,749

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Sagauli Jn to Naihati Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Dum Dum to Thakurnagartrain train
    18h 58m
    ₹2,424–7,990

  4. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Siliguri Bus Station to Chakdahanightbus night bus
    28h 49m
    ₹2,323–5,500

  5. Drive  815.2 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Gaighātacar car 815.2 km
    12h 59m
    ₹9,076–13,109

  6. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane SIF - CCU
    3. Take the train from Dum Dum Cant to Thakurnagartrain train
    19h 18m
    ₹16,956–65,872

  7. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Jessore Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Jessore Airport (JSR)plane plane KTM - JSR
    2. Drive from Jessore Airport (JSR) to Gaighātacar car
    7h 22m
    ₹6,274–33,480

  8. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bharatpurbus bus
    2. Drive from Bharatpur to Narkatiaganj Jncar car
    3. Take the train from Narkatiaganj Jn to Naihati Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Dum Dum to Thakurnagartrain train
    21h 30m
    ₹2,593–7,403

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the train from New Barrackpore to Thakurnagartrain train
    34h 52m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,681Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Gaighāta, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Gaighāta. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Dum Dum Cantonment, walk to Dum Dum Cant, take the train to Thakurnagar, then take the taxi to Gaighāta. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Gaighāta via Raxaul Jn, Sagauli Jn, Naihati Jn, Dum Dum, and Thakurnagar in around 18h 58m.

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