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

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There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane SHA - CCU
12h 27m
₹13,086–39,097
Train, bus, drive, ferry
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lhasatrain
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Narayan Gopal Chowkcar
4. Drive from Tikabhairab to Raxaul Jncar
5. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jntrain
6. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
4d 3h
₹20,865–39,097
Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PVG - CCU
9h 38m
₹17,794–35,806
Bus to Nantong Xingdong Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Shanghai Zongzhan to Jiangsu Tongzhoubus
2. Fly from Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane NTG - CCU
15h 24m
₹17,310–47,996
Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane WUX - CCU
10h 59m
₹16,419–46,629
Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain
2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane HGH - CCU
12h 22m
₹16,118–44,131
Train to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Ningbotrain
2. Fly from Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane NGB - CCU
17h 19m
₹14,750–41,576
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lhasatrain
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Budhanilkanthacar
4. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
5. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Sealdahtrain
4d 14h
₹19,633–39,369

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

19Weekly Planes

11h 31mAverage Duration

₹13,840Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,411.7 km
Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Kolkata, India?

China Eastern Airlines and IndiGo Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) 3 times a day.

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Kolkata(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Kolkata is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial center of eastern and northeastern India. Kolkata is the seventh most populous city of India with an estimated city proper population of 4.5 million (0.45 crore). It is the centre of the Kolkata Metropolitan Region, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world with a population of over 15 million (1.5 crore) residents. Kolkata is the de facto cultural capital of India and historically and culturally significant city in the historic region of Bengal. It is the second largest Bengali-speaking city in the world. It has the highest number of Nobel laureates among all cities in India.

Things to do in Kolkata

Nicco Park(Opens in a new window)

Nicco Park is an amusement park located in Jheel Meel, Sector - IV of Bidhannagar, West Bengal, India. The park was created to attract tourists to the state by providing family-friendly recreation as well as educative entertainment. Nicco Park opened on 13 October 1991 and has since been referred to as the Disneyland of West Bengal. Presently, the 40 acre park is home to over 35 different attractions and has served over 24 million customers. Nicco Park also provides a "green" environment.

Nature Park of India(Opens in a new window)

The Nature Park of India is a reserved area administered by the Government of India. It is located in the Garden Reach area of Kolkata.

Aquatica(Opens in a new window)

Aquatica is a 705000sq ft (17 acre) water theme park in Kochpukur, under Bhangar 2 cd block of Baruipur sub division, South 24 pgs district, Greater Kolkata, India. The theme park was started in 1999. It is one of the largest water amusement parks in and around Kolkata, as well as eastern India. It is quite a popular destination on the day of Holi. Recently another water theme park, Wet 'O' Wild, has come up adjacent to Nicco Park in the Salt Lake City area.

Places to stay in Kolkata

The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Kenilworth Hotel, Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

The Harrington Residency(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous