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How to get fromVaranasi (Station) to Kolkataby plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi (Station) to Kolkata by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane VNS - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Centralsubway subway
    2h 32m
    ₹6,040–13,644

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain train 22318
    12h 14m
    ₹360–2,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    13h 50m
    ₹1,000–3,200

  4. Drive  670.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi (Station) to Kolkatacar car 670.3 km
    9h 43m
    ₹7,521–10,864

  5. Bus via Ranchi

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Ranchibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Ranchi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    19h 8m

Varanasi (Station) to Kolkata by bus

Calendar114Weekly Buses
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Varanasi (Station), India and Kolkata, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Alternatively, Lokenath Bus Service operates a bus from Varanasi to Kolkata 5 times a day, and the journey takes 13h 50m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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