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How to get fromKathmandu to Kolkataby car, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kolkata by car, train, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, train, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    20h 37m
    ₹1,947–5,093

  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 13150
    31h 48m
    ₹746–4,519

  3. Bus via Siliguri

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    30h 45m
    ₹873–3,400

  4. Drive  849.1 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Kolkatacar car 849.1 km
    13h 6m
    ₹9,555–13,802

  5. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    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
    18h 2m
    ₹16,688–64,683

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    32h 2m

  7. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KTM - CCU
    5h
    ₹11,980–30,405

Kathmandu to Kolkata by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration30h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹873Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Kathmandu to Kolkata via Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus and Siliguri in around 30h 45m. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) 4 times a week.

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