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How to get fromHowrah to Kālimpongby plane, taxi, train, ferry, night bus, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Kālimpong by plane, taxi, train, ferry, night bus, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    2. Take the taxi from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Kālimpongtaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    ₹7,318–13,018

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Siliguri Jntrain train 15643
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Mellibus bus
    18h 27m
    ₹1,209–3,668

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12345 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Kālimpongtaxi taxi
    10h 8m
    ₹3,116–5,783

  4. Ferry, night bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Siliguri Bus Stationnightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Mellibus bus
    20h 56m
    ₹2,096–3,868

  5. Drive  618.5 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Kālimpongcar car 618.5 km
    9h 8m
    ₹6,923–9,999

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,886Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 542.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Kālimpong, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Kālimpong. However, you can take the bus to Airport Gate No. 2, walk to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then take the taxi to Kālimpong. Alternatively, you can take the train to New Jalpaiguri then take the taxi to Kālimpong.

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