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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_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varanasi to Prayagraj Civil Linesbus bus
    16h 47m
    ₹1,295–3,602

  5. Drive  791.3 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Prayagrajcar car 791.3 km
    11h 46m
    ₹8,878–12,824

  6. Fly to Rewa Chorhata Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Rewa Chorhata Airport (REW)plane plane CCU - REW
    2. Take the bus from Rewa to Allahabadbus bus
    6h 47m
    ₹8,122–24,366

  7. Bus via Ranchi

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ranchi to Allahabadbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    20h 10m

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 16h 47m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Prayagraj Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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