The distance between Gaya and Kolkata is around 451km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gaya to Kolkata by plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Gaya (GAY) to Kolkata (CCU).
IndiGo Airlines
1 similiar route
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Take the train to Sealdah.
Indian Railways
Take a taxi to Kolkata.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Gaya to Kolkata by plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,540 ($145).
The distance between Gaya and Kolkata is around 451km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Gaya and Kolkata by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gaya to Kolkata is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ₹11,540 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Gaya and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gaya and Kolkata. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Gaya and Kolkata with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 20m.
Indian Railways run train services between Gaya and Kolkata. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Gaya and Kolkata. We recommend that you fly from Gaya (GAY) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes you can fly from Gaya and Kolkata. Flights depart from Gaya (GAY) and arrive at Kolkata (CCU). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Gaya and Kolkata with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
IndiGo Airlines fly between Gaya and Kolkata. Flights depart from Gaya (GAY) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Gaya to Kolkata typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Gaya (GAY) and and arrive into Kolkata (CCU).
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 Gaya and Kolkata. The distance is around 483km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gaya to Kolkata is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ₹11,540 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 25m | ₹11,540($145) | every 10 mins | 451km (280 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | ₹6,845($86) | every 2 hours | 586km (364 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | ₹320($4) | every 3 hours | 465km (289 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 55m | ₹11,940($150) | on demand | 483km (300 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | ₹4,535($57) | on demand | 483km (300 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Indian Railways
The following major airports near Kolkata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.