There are 3 ways to get from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali by train, ferry, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Bolpur S Niktn to Sealdahtrain
- Take the train from Sealdah to Lakshmikantpurtrain
- Take the train from Lakshmikantpur to Namkhanatrain
- Take the ferry from Narayanpur to Namkhana LCT Serviceferry
8h 44m₹1,262–4,321Drive 279.4 km
- Drive from Shantiniketan to Bakkhalicar 279.4 km
4h 12m₹3,147–4,546Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shantiniketan to Bakkhalitaxi 279.4 km
4h 12m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali is to train and ferry which costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
The distance between Shantiniketan and Bakkhali is 292 km. The road distance is 279.4 km.
The best way to get from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 44m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Shantiniketan to Bakkhali is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali.
There are eight+ hotels available in Bakkhali.
What companies run services between Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India and Bakkhali, India?
There is no direct connection from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali. However, you can take the taxi to Bolpur S Niktn, take the train to Sealdah, take the train to Lakshmikantpur, take the train to Namkhana, walk to Narayanpur, take the ferry to Namkhana LCT Service, then take the taxi to Bakkhali. Alternatively, you can drive from Shantiniketan to Bakkhali in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bolpur S Niktn to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Sealdah to Lakshmikantpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Lakshmikantpur to Namkhana
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Ferry from Narayanpur to Namkhana LCT Service
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹5–8
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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