There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Purnea Airport, train
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
5h 20m₹8,151–35,445Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kolkata to Forbesganjtrain 13159
12h 10m₹300–2,300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Maldabus
- Take the train from Malda Town to Forbesganjtrain 13159
13h 29m₹426–2,020Drive 506.8 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Forbesganjcar 506.8 km
7h 38m₹5,681–8,205Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Forbesganjtaxi 506.8 km
7h 38m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Biratnagar Airport
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane CCU - BIR
6h 13m₹6,411–38,295Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Forbesganjtrain
9h 28m₹4,231–11,565
Kolkata to Forbesganj by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj is to bus and train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,100 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹36,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kolkata and arriving at Forbesganj. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Kolkata and Forbesganj is 457 km. The road distance is 506.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj, including transfers.
Kolkata to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kolkata station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹6,000 - ₹39,000 and takes 6h 13m.
Kolkata to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Forbesganj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Forbesganj is 507 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Kolkata to Forbesganj.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Forbesganj, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kolkata to Forbesganj 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 12h 10m. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) twice daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–33,000
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
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–37,000
- 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
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kolkata to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Malda Town to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Baghdogra to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Esplanade to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–650
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹250–650
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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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