There are 5 ways to get from Shantiniketan to Kolkata by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bolpur S Niktn to Howrah Jntrain 12338 / ...
2h 35m₹467–1,663Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Shantiniketan to Muchiparataxi
- Take the bus from Muchipara to Kolkata Esplanadebus
4h 12m₹1,364–1,758Drive 160.5 km
- Drive from Shantiniketan to Kolkatacar 160.5 km
2h 26m₹1,808–2,611Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shantiniketan to Kolkatataxi 160.5 km
2h 26m₹3,700–4,500Train via Sealdah
- Take the train from Bolpur S Niktn to Sealdahtrain 12344 / ...
3h 17m₹467–1,663
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shantiniketan to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹1,700 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Shantiniketan to Kolkata is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct train from Shantiniketan to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Bolpur S Niktn and arriving at Howrah Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Shantiniketan and Kolkata is 150 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Shantiniketan to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ₹460 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Shantiniketan to Kolkata, including transfers.
Shantiniketan to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bolpur S Niktn station.
Shantiniketan to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shantiniketan to Kolkata is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Shantiniketan to Kolkata.
There are 1148+ hotels available in Kolkata.
What companies run services between Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India and Kolkata, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bolpur S Niktn to Howrah Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bolpur S Niktn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Muchipara to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–4,500
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