There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Varanasi Airport
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane VNS - CCU
4h 30m₹5,544–9,584Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Kolkatatrain 12318 / ...
14h 30m₹360–2,800Train via Sealdah
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain 22318
12h 22m₹461–3,567Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
14h 36mDrive 666.7 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station)car 666.7 km
9h 42m₹7,516–10,856Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Danapurtrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PAT - CCU
6h 56m₹5,480–26,788Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Asansolbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Asansol
- Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Asansol
15h 34m
Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station). However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Belgachia via Amherst Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Kolkata. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kolkata (Station) is 682 km. The road distance is 666.7 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) without a car is to train via Sealdah which takes 12h 22m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station), including transfers.
Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train via Sealdah, which costs ₹460 - ₹3,600 and takes 12h 22m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 14h 36m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kolkata (Station), India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Varanasi Jn to Danapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Varanasi Jn to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kolkata (Station) is 667 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Varanasi to Kolkata (Station).
There are 1147+ hotels available in Kolkata (Station).