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How to get fromNepal to Kolkataby car, train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, train, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    20h 37m
    ₹1,947–5,093

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Sealdahtrain train 13150
    31h 48m
    ₹746–4,519

  3. Drive  849.1 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Kolkatacar car 849.1 km
    13h 6m
    ₹9,555–13,802

  4. Fly from Janakpur Airport

    1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane JKR - CCU
    14h 55m
    ₹23,190–30,066

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    32h 2m

  6. Bus via Siliguri

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    32h 8m
    ₹876–3,419

  7. Train to Purnea Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane PXN - CCU
    4h 46m
    ₹7,113–29,707

Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration14h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,964Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 834.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 37m

What companies run services between Nepal and Kolkata, India?

Buddha Air Ltd and Yeti Airlines fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swoyambhu to Kolkata via Gorakhpur and Gorakhpur in around 32h 2m.

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