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

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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 28m
    ₹6,041–13,645

  2. Train

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    13h 50m
    ₹650–4,600

  4. Drive  666.2 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kolkatacar car 666.2 km
    9h 40m
    ₹7,441–10,747

  5. Bus via Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Gaya to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Leyland Non A/C Seater/Sleeper Hitech Pushback
    17h 30m

Varanasi to Kolkata by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Varanasi to Kolkata 3 times a day, and the journey takes 13h 50m. 14 other operators also service this route.

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