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There are 5 ways to get from Varanasi 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 33m
    ₹6,541–15,645

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain train 22318
    11h 50m
    ₹360–2,800

  3. Bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    12h 47m
    ₹1,781–5,882

  4. Drive  666.2 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kolkatacar car 666.2 km
    9h 40m
    ₹6,517–9,414

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    13h 40m
    ₹1,000–3,200

Varanasi to Kolkata by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Varanasi, 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, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Kolkata via Dhanbad in around 12h 47m.

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