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How to get fromKolkata to Ilāmby plane, car, train, bus, or night bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Ilām by plane, car, train, bus, or night bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Ilāmcar car
    4h 26m
    $53–122

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Naksalbaritrain train 13149
    2. Drive from Naksalbari to Ilāmcar car
    12h 13m
    $12–39

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
    2. Drive from Siliguri to Ilāmcar car
    14h 35m
    $19–64

  4. Night bus, drive

    1. Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Bagdogra Bihar Morenightbus night bus
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Bihar More to Ilāmcar car
    14h 31m
    $24–44

  5. Drive  593.5 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Ilāmcar car 593.5 km
    9h 13m
    $76–110

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Ilām, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Ilām. However, you can take the line 33811 train to Dum Dum Cant, walk to Dum Dum Cantonment, take the subway to Jai Hind, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Ilām. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sealdah to Ilām via Naksalbari in around 12h 13m.

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