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How to get fromKolkata to Maithon Damby ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Maithon Dam by ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chittaranjantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chittaranjan to Maithon Damtaxi taxi
    4h 43m
    ₹1,046–2,608

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Esplanade to Chittaranjanbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Chittaranjan to Maithon Damtaxi taxi
    6h 43m
    ₹1,045–1,405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Asansolbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Seater / ...
    5h 40m
    ₹1,664–3,948

  4. Drive  253.2 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Maithon Damcar car 253.2 km
    4h 6m
    ₹2,841–4,103

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kolkata to Maithon Damtaxi taxi 253.2 km
    4h 6m
    ₹5,500–7,000

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Map of how to get from Kolkata to Maithon Dam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Maithon Dam, India?

Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Kolkata to Asansol every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹800–2,900 and the journey takes 5h. 18 other operators also service this route.

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