There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Akra (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Kolkata to Akra (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Akra (Station) is to drive which costs ₹160 - ₹240 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Akra (Station) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs ₹410 - ₹500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Raj Bhawan and arriving at Benir Pul. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Akra. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Kolkata and Akra (Station) is 20 km. The road distance is 16.4 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Akra (Station) without a car is to line 34112 train which takes 34 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 34112 train from Sealdah to Akra takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kolkata to Akra (Station) bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Raj Bhawan station.
Kolkata to Akra (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Akra (Station) is to line 34112 train which takes 34 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Akra (Station), India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Akra hourly. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Raj Bhawan to Benir Pul every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Akra
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Raj Bhawan to Benir Pul
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- ₹410–500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Kolkata to Akra (Station) bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Benir Pul station.
Kolkata to Akra (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Akra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Akra (Station) is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Kolkata to Akra (Station).
There are 998+ hotels available in Akra (Station).