What is the cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Janakpur?

The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Janakpur is to bus and train which costs $4 - $29 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kolkata to Janakpur?

The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Janakpur is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $240 - $330.

Is there a direct train between Kolkata and Janakpur?

No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Janakpur. However, there are services departing from Kolkata and arriving at Janakpur via Jaynagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 54m.

How far is it from Kolkata to Janakpur?

The distance between Kolkata and Janakpur is 534 km. The road distance is 633.5 km.

How do I travel from Kolkata to Janakpur without a car?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Janakpur without a car is to train which takes 15h 54m and costs $4 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Janakpur?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Kolkata to Janakpur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kolkata to Janakpur train from?

Kolkata to Janakpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kolkata station.

Train or fly from Kolkata to Janakpur?

The best way to get from Kolkata to Janakpur is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $240 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $30 and takes 15h 54m.

What is the time difference between Kolkata and Janakpur?

Janakpur is 15 min ahead of Kolkata. It is currently 3:23 PM in Kolkata and 3:38 PM in Janakpur.

Where does the Kolkata to Janakpur train arrive?

Kolkata to Janakpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Jaynagar station.

Can I drive from Kolkata to Janakpur?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Janakpur is 634 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Kolkata to Janakpur.

Where can I stay near Janakpur?

There are 19+ hotels available in Janakpur.

Kolkata to Janakpur - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kolkata to Janakpur by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane CCU - JKR
6h 10m
$242–330
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapurbus
2. Take the train from Durgapur to Jaynagartrain 13185 / ...
17h 40m
$4–28
Train
1. Take the train from Kolkata to Jaynagartrain 13135
15h 54m
$5–30
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Patnabus
2. Take the bus from Patna to Darbhangabus
3. Drive from Darbhanga to Janakpurcar
20h 33m
Drive 633.5 km
1. Drive from Kolkata to Janakpurcar 633.5 km
9h 53m
$81–117
Train via Sealdah
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Jaynagartrain 13185
17h 9m
$5–30

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kolkata to Janakpur.

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Distance: 533.8 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Buddha Air Ltd flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Kolkata to Jaynagar once a week. Tickets cost $3–27 and the journey takes 13h 50m.

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