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How to get fromKathmandu to Shantiniketanby bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, drive, train

    best
    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 Barddhamantrain train
    4. Take the train from Barddhaman to Bolpur S Niktntrain train
    18h 51m
    ₹2,677–6,597

  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 Bolpur S Niktntrain train 13150 / ...
    28h 13m
    ₹996–4,489

  3. Drive 685.9 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Shantiniketancar car 685.9 km
    10h 54m
    ₹8,382–12,107

  4. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Take the train from Jogbani to Bolpur S Niktntrain train
    11h 32m
    ₹11,742–14,541

  5. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Barddhamantrain train
    3. Take the train from Barddhaman to Bolpur S Niktntrain train
    19h 2m
    ₹2,457–6,350

  6. Bus, train via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Bolpur S Niktntrain train 13150 / ...
    28h 30m
    ₹2,238–4,168

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Durgapurbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Durgapur to Shantiniketantaxi taxi
    31h

  8. Fly 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 Dakhineswar to Bolpur S Niktntrain train
    8h 2m
    ₹13,732–25,445

  9. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the train from Galgalia to Kishanganjtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kishanganj to Bolpur S Niktntrain train
    10h 54m
    ₹14,569–18,605

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,814Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 924.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 51m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Shantiniketan. However, you can take the bus to Bharatpur, drive to Narkatiaganj Jn, take the train to Barddhaman, take the train to Bolpur S Niktn, then take the taxi to Shantiniketan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N.A.C to Shantiniketan via Gongabu Buspark, Kathmandu, Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Siliguri Jn, and Bolpur S Niktn in around 28h 13m.

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