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How to get fromVaranasi to West Bengalby plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varanasi to West Bengal by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, 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 Chandi Chowksubway subway
    2h 35m
    ₹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
    ₹1,000–3,200

  4. Drive  666.2 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Kolkatacar car 666.2 km
    9h 40m
    ₹7,474–10,796

  5. Fly to Bagdogra Airport

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane VNS - IXB
    5h 19m
    ₹8,894–17,067

  6. 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 to West Bengal by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket₹360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and West Bengal, 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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