What is the cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Bānka?

The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Bānka is to ferry and train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kolkata to Bānka?

The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Bānka is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹3,700 - ₹5,500.

How far is it from Kolkata to Bānka?

The distance between Kolkata and Bānka is 373 km. The road distance is 338.3 km.

How do I travel from Kolkata to Bānka without a car?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Bānka without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.

How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Bānka?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Kolkata to Bānka, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kolkata to Bānka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Bānka is 338 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Kolkata to Bānka.

Where can I stay near Bānka?

There are three+ hotels available in Bānka.

Kolkata to Bānka - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Bānka by ferry, train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jasidih Jntrain
3. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Bankatrain
7h 28m
₹346–2,708
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Deogharbus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater / Sleeper
2. Take the taxi from Deoghar to Bānkataxi
10h 1m
Drive 338.3 km
1. Drive from Kolkata to Bānkacar 338.3 km
5h 16m
₹3,786–5,469
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kolkata to Bānkataxi 338.3 km
5h 16m
₹7,500–9,000
Fly to Purnea Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
2. Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Bānkataxi
6h 31m
₹11,921–36,865
Ferry, train via Āsansol
1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain
3. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Jasidih Jntrain
4. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Bankatrain
8h 25m
₹446–3,608
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Asansolbus
2. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Jasidih Jntrain
3. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Bankatrain
10h 40m
₹669–5,321
Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CCU - PAT
2. Take the train from Patna Jn to Barahattrain
8h 37m
₹6,391–16,165

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹5,323Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kolkata to Bānka.

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Distance: 373.3 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Bānka, State of Bihar, India?

There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Bānka. However, you can take the ferry to Howrah Jetty, walk to Howrah Jn, take the train to Jasidih Jn, then take the train to Banka. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Deoghar then take the taxi to Bānka.

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