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How to get fromKathmandu to Gaighātaby car, train, bus, night bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu to Gaighāta by car, train, bus, night bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    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
    ₹2,561–8,187

  2. Bus, train

    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. 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

  4. Drive  815.2 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Gaighātacar car 815.2 km
    12h 59m
    ₹9,870–14,257

  5. 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
    13h 43m
    ₹16,964–65,881

  6. 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
    ₹2,694–7,604

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

    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
    ₹12,223–31,617

  8. 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
    6h 52m
    ₹6,413–34,242

Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,722Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 895.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Gaighāta. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the line 15273 train to Sagauli Jn, take the train to Naihati Jn, take the line 31828 train to Dum Dum, take the train to Thakurnagar, then take the taxi to Gaighāta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kathmandu to Gaighāta via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Siliguri Bus Station, and Chakdaha in around 28h 49m.

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