How to travel from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata, India

The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata is around 820km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KolkataKaziranga National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi to Jorhat (JRH), Fly

Take a taxi to Jorhat (JRH) then fly from Jorhat (JRH) to Kolkata (CCU).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,595($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Howrah Jn.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,220($53)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to New Alipurduar then take the bus to Kolkata Esplanade Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,855($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kolkata.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Distance947km (588 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata

There are several options for getting from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹4,220 ($53) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,595 ($110).

The distance between Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata is around 820km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 680km (423 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹8,595 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹4,220 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Viswanath Chrli. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Indian Railways run train services between Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata. We recommend that you take a taxi to Jorhat (JRH) then fly from Jorhat (JRH) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata. We recommend that you take a taxi to Dimapur (DMU) then fly from Dimapur (DMU) to Kolkata (CCU). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kaziranga National Park and Kolkata. The distance is around 947km (588 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹10,030 ($125).

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Transport options from Kaziranga National Park to Kolkata
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi to Jorhat (JRH), Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
₹8,595($110)
every 10 mins848km (527 miles)
Taxi and Plane4h 40m
₹10,030($125)
every 10 mins820km (509 miles)
Train
1 day 3h
₹4,220($53)
twice a week1,242km (771 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 9h
₹4,855($61)
3 times a week1,268km (788 miles)
Drive
14h 30m
₹7,720($95)
on demand947km (588 miles)

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Airports near Kolkata

The following major airports near Kolkata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Kolkata
RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
166km (103 miles) from Kolkata
IXR
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
323km (200 miles) from Kolkata