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How to get fromKolkata to Thar Desertby plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane plane CCU - JSA
    7h 45m
    ₹14,721–29,615

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jodhpur Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Jodhpur Jn to Jaisalmertrain train
    38h 21m
    ₹1,466–8,358

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sealdah to Bikaner Jntrain train 12259
    2. Take the train from Bikaner Jn to Jaisalmertrain train 12468
    32h 56m
    ₹1,534–8,533

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Jaisalmerbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    43h
    ₹3,056–5,947

  5. Drive  2,077.4 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata to Thar Desertcar car 2,077.4 km
    28h 40m
    ₹23,308–33,666

  6. Ferry, train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Jaisalmer (JSA)plane plane RDP - JSA
    19h 12m
    ₹17,566–39,058

  7. Bus via Ranchi

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Ranchibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ranchi to Jaipurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jaipur to Jaisalmerbus bus
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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,444Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,880.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Starlight Airline fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaisalmer (JSA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sealdah to Thar Desert via Bikaner Jn and Jaisalmer in around 32h 56m.

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