There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata to Falakata by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Falakatatrain
5h 22m₹4,591–11,515Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Falakatatrain 12345 / ...
11h 56m₹346–2,708Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Cooch Beharbus
16h 21m₹527–732Drive 554.6 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Falakatacar 554.6 km
8h 47m₹6,217–8,980Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Falakatataxi 554.6 km
8h 47m₹12,000–15,000Train
- Take the train from Sealdah to Falakatatrain 13141 / ...
13h 20m₹350–2,700Bus via Bālurghāt
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Balurghatbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Balurghat to Falakatabus
18h 16m
Kolkata to Falakata by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Falakata is to bus which costs ₹500 - ₹750 and takes 16h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Falakata is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Falakata. However, there are services departing from Kolkata and arriving at Falakata via Cooch Behar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Falakata. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 20m.
The distance between Kolkata and Falakata is 570 km. The road distance is 554.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Falakata without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 56m and costs ₹340 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Kolkata to Falakata, including transfers.
Kolkata to Falakata bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Falakata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Falakata is to bus which takes 16h 21m and costs ₹500 - ₹750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹350 - ₹2,700 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Falakata, India?
NBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata to Cooch Behar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹450–650 and the journey takes 15h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Falakata 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 13h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–8,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Falakata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Howrah Jn to Falakata
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Sealdah to Falakata
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Kolkata to Cooch Behar
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–650
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹560–610
Bus from Balurghat to Falakata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–340
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Balurghat
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–15,000
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 Falakata bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Cooch Behar station.
Kolkata to Falakata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Falakata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Falakata is 555 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Kolkata to Falakata.
There are two+ hotels available in Falakata.