There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
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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 13m₹8,651–35,445Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kolkata to Forbesganjtrain 13159
13h 5m₹300–2,300Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganjbus
- Take the taxi from Raiganj to Purnia Jntaxi
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
9h 58m₹2,259–3,799Drive 506.8 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Forbesganjcar 506.8 km
7h 38m₹5,699–8,232Taxi
- 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 54m₹28,361–44,955Fly 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
10h 23m₹4,531–14,565Fly to Darbhanga Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Darbhanga Airport (DBR)plane CCU - DBR
- Take the train from Darbhanga Jn to Forbesganjtrain
8h 23m₹8,021–27,455
Kolkata to Forbesganj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹2,300 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Forbesganj is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹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 13h 5m.
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 bus and taxi and train which takes 9h 58m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 13h 5m and costs ₹300 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹28,000 - ₹45,000 and takes 6h 54m.
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 13h 5m. 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
- ₹8,000–33,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–14,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Darbhanga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–25,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–34,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–10,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–49,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Baghdogra to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Darbhanga Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–480
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Seater
- ₹310–350
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–14,000
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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