The distance between Bhagalpur and Kolkata is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bhagalpur to Kolkata by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kolkata → Bhagalpur if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Deoghar then fly from Deoghar (DGH) to Kolkata (CCU).
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Take the train to Howrah Jn.
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Take the train to Barddhaman then take the bus to Karunamoyee.
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Take a taxi to Kolkata.
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There are several options for getting from Bhagalpur to Kolkata by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,550 ($120).
The distance between Bhagalpur and Kolkata is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)
It takes around 9h 20m to get from Bhagalpur and Kolkata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bhagalpur to Kolkata is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ₹9,550 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Bhagalpur and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhagalpur and Kolkata. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bhagalpur and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 9h 20m.
Indian Railways run train services between Bhagalpur and Kolkata. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bhagalpur and Kolkata. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kolkata. instead which will take 5h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bhagalpur to Kolkata. We recommend that you take the train to Patna Jn then fly from Patna (PAT) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Kolkata is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Kolkata. Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) and Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) (IXR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bhagalpur and Kolkata. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhagalpur to Kolkata is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Deoghar, Fly + 3 similar | 6h 20m | ₹3,580($45) | once a week | 400km (248 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 45m | ₹6,845($86) | every 4 hours | 716km (445 miles) |
Train to Darbhanga Jn, Fly | 7h 40m | ₹5,255($66) | once daily | 696km (433 miles) |
Train to New Jalpaiguri, Fly | 10h 60m | ₹5,890($74) | once daily | 900km (559 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | ₹240($3) | twice daily | 426km (265 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 55m | ₹480($6) | once daily | 436km (271 miles) |
Taxi | 5h 35m | ₹9,550($120) | on demand | 378km (235 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | ₹3,580($45) | on demand | 378km (235 miles) |
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