There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Farakka by train, car, taxi, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sealdah to New Farakka Jntrain 13149 / ...
5h 33m₹469–1,958Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to New Farakka Jntrain 12345 / ...
5h 49m₹466–2,008Drive 288.1 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Farakkacar 288.1 km
4h 15m₹2,819–4,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Farakkataxi 288.1 km
4h 15m₹6,000–8,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Farakka is to ferry and train which costs ₹460 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Farakka is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Farakka. However, there are services departing from Sealdah and arriving at New Farakka Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Kolkata and Farakka is 310 km. The road distance is 288.1 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Farakka without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹460 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Kolkata to Farakka, including transfers.
Kolkata to Farakka train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
Kolkata to Farakka train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Farakka Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Farakka is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Kolkata to Farakka.
There are five+ hotels available in Farakka.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Farakka, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to New Farakka Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to New Farakka Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Howrah Jn to New Farakka Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- 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
- 4h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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