There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Shantiniketan by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Bolpur S Niktntrain 12345 / ...
1h 58m₹460–1,595Drive 160.9 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Shantiniketancar 160.9 km
2h 26m₹1,813–2,618Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Shantiniketantaxi 160.9 km
2h 26m₹3,700–4,500Train via Sealdah
- Take the train from Sealdah to Bolpur S Niktntrain 12343 / ...
2h 23m₹463–1,615
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Shantiniketan is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,600 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Shantiniketan is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Shantiniketan. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Bolpur S Niktn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Kolkata and Shantiniketan is 150 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Shantiniketan without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Kolkata to Shantiniketan, including transfers.
Kolkata to Shantiniketan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Kolkata to Shantiniketan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bolpur S Niktn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Shantiniketan is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kolkata to Shantiniketan.
There are 115+ hotels available in Shantiniketan.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Bolpur S Niktn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Bolpur S Niktn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Sealdah to Bolpur S Niktn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–4,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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