There are 8 ways to get from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Varanasi Airport, subway
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane VNS - CCU
- Take the subway from Noapara to Centralsubway
2h 28m₹6,041–10,645Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lucknow to Sealdahtrain 22318
18h₹460–3,500Bus via Prayagraj
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
22h 23mDrive 979.6 km
- Drive from Lucknow to Kolkatacar 979.6 km
13h 22m₹11,058–15,973Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane LKO - CCU
3h 52m₹6,059–15,075Line 04957 train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from Ghaziabad to New Delhitrain
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DEL - CCU
- Take the subway from Noapara to Centralsubway
5h 9m₹6,678–12,981Fly from Hindon
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane HDO - CCU
3h 37m₹8,137–14,759Bus
- Take the bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
28h 52m
Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹460 - ₹3,500 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata is to fly and subway which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lucknow and arriving at Sealdah. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Uttar Pradesh and Kolkata is 686 km. The road distance is 979.6 km.
The best way to get from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 18h and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, including transfers.
Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata bus services, operated by VyomRides, depart from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh station.
Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lucknow station.
The best way to get from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata is to train which takes 18h and costs ₹460 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Prayagraj, which costs and takes 22h 23m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Uttar Pradesh, India and Kolkata, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Lucknow to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹460–3,500 and the journey takes 18h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Husainganj to Kolkata, West Bengal via Hazratganj, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh in around 22h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Hindon to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–14,000
- Phone
- +91 9007041844
- [email protected]
- Website
- kmrc.in
Subway from Noapara to Central
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–18
- Website
- kmrc.in
Subway from Noapara to Central
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–18
- Website
- kmrc.in
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lucknow to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–3,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹460–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,500
Train from Ghaziabad to New Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
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More Questions & Answers
Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata bus services, operated by VyomRides, arrive at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata is 980 km. It takes approximately 13h 22m to drive from Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata.
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