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

The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Sandakphu is to bus and drive via Darjeeling which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,500 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Sandakphu is to fly and drive which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹12,000.

How far is it from Kolkata to Sandakphu?

The distance between Kolkata and Sandakphu is 560 km. The road distance is 619.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Kolkata to Sandakphu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kolkata to Sandakphu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Sandakphu is 619 km. It takes approximately 10h 6m to drive from Kolkata to Sandakphu.

Where can I stay near Sandakphu?

There are 17+ hotels available in Sandakphu.

Kolkata to Sandakphu - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Sandakphu by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Sandakphucar
5h 8m
₹5,321–11,165
Bus, drive via Darjeeling
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - Tenzin Norgay Central Bus Terminus to Darjeelingbus
3. Drive from Darjeeling to Sandakphucar
17h 43m
₹1,140–2,450
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Naksalbaritrain 13149
2. Drive from Naksalbari to Sandakphucar
12h 47m
₹1,418–3,995
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
2. Drive from Siliguri to Sandakphucar
15h 16m
₹2,117–4,780
Drive 619.3 km
1. Drive from Kolkata to Sandakphucar 619.3 km
10h 6m
₹7,532–10,880

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

40Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

₹3,943Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kolkata to Sandakphu.

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Distance: 560.2 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Kolkata to Sandakphu. However, you can take the line 33811 train to Dum Dum Cant, walk to Dum Dum Cantonment, take the subway to Jai Hind, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Sandakphu. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sealdah to Sandakphu via Naksalbari in around 12h 47m.

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