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How to get fromKolkata to Bānkaby ferry, train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jasidih Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Bankatrain train
    7h 28m
    ₹346–2,708

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Deogharbus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the taxi from Deoghar to Bānkataxi taxi
    10h 1m

  3. Drive  338.3 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Bānkacar car 338.3 km
    5h 16m
    ₹3,288–4,750

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kolkata to Bānkataxi taxi 338.3 km
    5h 16m
    ₹7,500–9,000

  5. Fly to Purnea Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane CCU - PXN
    2. Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Bānkataxi taxi
    6h 31m
    ₹13,421–43,865

  6. Ferry, train via Āsansol

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Jasidih Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Bankatrain train
    8h 25m
    ₹446–3,608

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Asansolbus bus
    2. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Jasidih Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Jasidih Jn to Bankatrain train
    10h 40m
    ₹1,074–5,048

  8. Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane CCU - PAT
    2. Take the train from Patna Jn to Barahattrain train
    8h 32m
    ₹6,391–12,665

Kolkata to Bānka by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,074Cheapest Price
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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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