There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Islampur by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sealdah to Aluabari Roadtrain 13149 / ...
9h 23m₹290–2,300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Maldabus
- Take the train from Malda Town to Aluabari Roadtrain 13147 / ...
11h 7m₹426–2,020Night bus
- Take the night bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Islampurnightbus
11h 14m₹1,310–2,670Drive 484.9 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Islampurcar 484.9 km
7h 5m₹5,454–7,878Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Islampurtaxi 484.9 km
7h 5m₹10,000–13,000Fly 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 Aluabari Roadtrain
5h 59m₹4,451–13,965Fly to Purnea Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Aluabari Roadtrain
7h 48m₹8,681–35,645Fly to Bhadrapur Airport
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane CCU - BDP
8h 21m₹36,341–39,975
Kolkata to Islampur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Islampur is to bus and train which costs ₹420 - ₹2,100 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Islampur is to fly and train which takes 5h 59m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Islampur. However, there are services departing from Esplande Bus Stand and arriving at Islampur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Aluabari Road. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Kolkata and Islampur is 517 km. The road distance is 484.9 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Islampur without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300.
The train from Sealdah to Aluabari Road takes 9h 23m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kolkata to Islampur bus services, operated by Shyamoli Parivahan, depart from Esplande Bus Stand station.
Kolkata to Islampur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Islampur is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs ₹290 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹36,000 - ₹40,000 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Islampur, West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Aluabari Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 23m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Parivahan operates a vehicle from Esplande Bus Stand to Islampur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹1,200–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–33,000
- 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
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bhadrapur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–34,000
- 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 Sealdah to Aluabari Road
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Malda Town to Aluabari Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Baghdogra to Aluabari Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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 Aluabari Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Esplanade to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–650
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Seater
- ₹250–650
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Night bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Islampur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,200–2,600
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata to Islampur bus services, operated by Shyamoli Parivahan, arrive at Islampur station.
Kolkata to Islampur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aluabari Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Islampur is 485 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Kolkata to Islampur.