There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Siliguri by plane, train, bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Siliguri is to train which costs ₹300 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Siliguri is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata and arriving at Siliguri. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sealdah and arriving at Siliguri Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Kolkata and Siliguri is 461 km. The road distance is 577.5 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Siliguri without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs ₹300 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kolkata to Siliguri, including transfers.
Kolkata to Siliguri bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Siliguri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Siliguri is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹300 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,300 and takes 13h 23m.
- Distance: 461.2 km
- Duration: 3h 1m
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Siliguri, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and three other airlines fly from Kolkata to Siliguri every 2 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Siliguri Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹300 - ₹1,500 and the journey takes 11h 30m.
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000 - ₹26,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100 - ₹16,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300 - ₹15,000
- Website
- flygofirst.com
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900 - ₹14,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Kolkata to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500 - ₹23,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Sealdah to Siliguri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300 - ₹1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300 - ₹390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850 - ₹1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200 - ₹1,500
- Website
- nbstconline.com
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,010
- Schedules at
- nbstconline.com
- Phone
- +919836583690
- shyamoli.paribahan7@gmail.com
- Website
- shyamolibusservice.com
Bus from Esplanade Bus Stand to Siliguri Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300 - ₹4,300
- Schedules at
- shyamolibusservice.com
- Price Range
- ₹2,300 - ₹4,300
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Kolkata Airport to Bagdogra Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Kolkata to Siliguri bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Siliguri station.
Kolkata to Siliguri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Siliguri Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Siliguri is 577 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Kolkata to Siliguri.
Air India Limited, Go First, IndiGo Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Kolkata Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
There are 20+ hotels available in Siliguri. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Kolkata Airport is to line 154 bus which takes 28 min and costs ₹30 - ₹45.