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How to get fromKolkata to Prayagrajby plane, taxi, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata to Prayagraj by plane, taxi, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Varanasi Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane CCU - VNS
    2. Take the taxi from Varanasi-Airport-VNS to Prayagrajtaxi taxi
    5h 1m
    ₹7,521–16,265

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12987
    12h 55m
    ₹400–3,100

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12301 / ...
    11h 5m
    ₹406–3,108

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Varanasibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Linesbus bus
    17h 2m
    ₹860–4,959

  5. Drive  791.3 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Prayagrajcar car 791.3 km
    11h 46m
    ₹8,858–12,794

  6. Fly to Allahabad

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane CCU - IXD
    8h 19m
    ₹8,156–23,900

  7. Bus via Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater Executive Luxury
    2. Take the bus from Gaya to Allahabadbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    21h 5m

Kolkata to Prayagraj by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Prayagraj, India?

You can take a bus from Kolkata to Prayagraj Civil Lines via Varanasi, Lehartara, Varanasi Cantt, and Varanasi in around 17h 2m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines, Starlight Airline, and Air India Limited fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Allahabad (IXD) 5 times a day.

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