There are 8 ways to get from Kolkata to Shikharji by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jntrain 12313 / ...
5h 26m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
7h 35m₹850–2,900Drive 334.1 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Shikharjicar 334.1 km
5h 58m₹3,766–5,440Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Shikharjitaxi 334.1 km
5h 58m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
8h 34m₹7,081–15,795Train via Howrah Jn
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12311 / ...
5h 46m₹200–1,600Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Asansolbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Asansol
- Take the bus from Asansol to Dhanbadbus Asansol
8h 53mFly to Gaya, train, taxi
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane CCU - GAY
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Parasnathtrain
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
6h 27m₹5,261–14,135
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Shikharji is to train via Howrah Jn which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Shikharji is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Parasnath via Dhanbad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Sealdah and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Kolkata and Shikharji is 303 km. The road distance is 334.1 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Shikharji without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Kolkata to Shikharji, including transfers.
Kolkata to Shikharji bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Shikharji is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad hourly. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Gaya Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–9,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata to Shikharji bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Kolkata to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Shikharji is 334 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Kolkata to Shikharji.
There are 62+ hotels available in Shikharji.