There are 4 ways to get from Varanasi to Kolaghat by plane, train, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane VNS - CCU
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kolaghattrain
4h 47m₹6,660–15,652Train via Kolkata
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain 22318
- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Kolaghattrain 38051 / ...
14h 15m₹508–3,757Drive 655.2 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Kolaghatcar 655.2 km
9h 59m₹7,111–10,271Train
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12334 / ...
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kolaghattrain 38051 / ...
15h 12m₹508–3,919
Varanasi to Kolaghat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Kolaghat is to train via Kolkata which costs ₹500 - ₹3,800 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Kolaghat is to fly and train which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct train from Varanasi to Kolaghat. However, there are services departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Kolaghat via Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
The distance between Varanasi and Kolaghat is 742 km. The road distance is 655.2 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Kolaghat without a car is to train via Kolkata which takes 14h 15m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Varanasi to Kolaghat, including transfers.
Varanasi to Kolaghat train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
Varanasi to Kolaghat train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Kolaghat is 655 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Varanasi to Kolaghat.
There are 26+ hotels available in Kolaghat.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Kolaghat, India?
You can take a train from Varanasi Jn to Kolaghat via Sealdah, Rajabazar Tram Depot, Satrangachi Station, and Santragachi Jn in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kolaghat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Santragachi Jn to Kolaghat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
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