Banaras to Kolkata

Banaras to Kolkata

Banaras
Kolkata
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Transportation from Banaras to Kolkata

Facts about the transport from Banaras to Kolkata

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure1:10 AM
Latest Departure9:05 PM
Departures per day32
Distance738 kilometers
Transport CompaniesIndian Railways, IndiGo, TravelODesk India

How to get from Banaras to Kolkata

Travelling between Banaras and Kolkata is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 342.10 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.64.

How long does it take to get from Banaras to Kolkata?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Banaras and Kolkata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Banaras and Kolkata. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 14h 45m to reach Kolkata.

How much does it cost to get from Banaras to Kolkata?

Travelling between Banaras and Kolkata can be as cheap as USD 6.64 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 342.10 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Banaras and Kolkata ?

  • 29 from Varanasi to Kolkata starting from 01:10 Varanasi Jn until 21:05 Varanasi Jn
  • 1 from Varanasi to Kolkata starting from 19:30 Varanasi International Airport until 19:30 Varanasi International Airport
  • 2 from Varanasi to Kolkata starting from 00:00 Varanasi Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Varanasi Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Banaras to Kolkata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Varanasi to Kolkata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 100.59.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Varanasi and Kolkata

IndiGo

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Varanasi and Kolkata

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Banaras to Kolkata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 81% took a train
  • 17% decided to fly
  • 2% bought a taxi ride