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How to get fromMaithon Dam to Kolkataby train, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Maithon Dam to Kolkata by train, taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kumardubi to Sealdahtrain train 12380
    4h 39m
    ₹756–2,169

  2. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Maithon Dam to Asansoltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    5h 10m
    ₹1,052–1,262

  3. Drive  250.2 km

    1. Drive from Maithon Dam to Kolkatacar car 250.2 km
    3h 45m
    ₹2,807–4,055

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Maithon Dam to Kolkatataxi taxi 250.2 km
    3h 45m
    ₹5,500–7,000

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chittaranjan to Howrah Jntrain train 12352 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    5h 8m
    ₹1,047–2,515

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo A/C Seater / ...
    6h 52m
    ₹1,761–4,806

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  • Distance: 248.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Maithon Dam, India and Kolkata, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kumardubi to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Asansol to Kolkata hourly. Tickets cost ₹800–2,900 and the journey takes 5h. 16 other operators also service this route.

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