Kolkata (CCU) to Siliguri Airport (IXB)

Kolkata (CCU) to Siliguri Airport (IXB)

Kolkata
Siliguri Airport
Sat, May 25
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Kolkata to Siliguri Airport Schedule

Kolkata to Siliguri Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 06:35 - 18:05₹ 1,535
Indian Railways 2S - Second Sitting Class 09:05 - 18:55₹ 333
IndiGo Economy #6E20510:40 - 11:25₹ 4,791
Go Air Economy #G853812:55 - 14:20₹ 4,843
Indian Railways CC - AC Chair Class 14:15 - 22:35₹ 1,880
Lokenath Bus Service AC Seater 16:30 - 06:15₹ 1,040
Shyamoli Paribahan AC Sleeper 18:00 - 06:50₹ 1,617
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 20:35 - 07:27₹ 2,485
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 22:05 - 08:15₹ 498

Transportation from Kolkata to Siliguri Airport

Facts about the transport from Kolkata to Siliguri Airport

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport45m
Earliest Departure6:35 AM
Latest Departure11:20 PM
Departures per day59
Distance750 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAitiana Airwings, Aradhana Bus, Go Air, Greenline Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Lokenath Bus Service, New Heera Laxmi, Poulami Paribahan, Renuka Travels, Royal Cruiser, Sanghita Bus Service, Shyamoli Paribahan, SpiceJet

How to get from Kolkata to Siliguri Airport

Travelling between Kolkata and Siliguri Airport is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 63.05 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 3.99.

How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Siliguri Airport?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 hours to travel between Kolkata and Siliguri Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

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

How much does it cost to get from Kolkata to Siliguri Airport?

Travelling between Kolkata and Siliguri Airport can be as cheap as USD 3.99 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 63.05 if you buy a SpiceJet flight 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 Kolkata and Siliguri Airport ?

  • 38 from Kolkata to Siliguri starting from 06:35 Sealdah until 23:20 Sealdah
  • 17 from Kolkata to Siliguri starting from 16:30 Kolkata until 20:00 Kolkata
  • 4 from Kolkata to Siliguri starting from 10:40 Kolkata Airport until 14:45 Kolkata Airport

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

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 Kolkata to Siliguri, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 57.52.

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 Kolkata and Siliguri

Go Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from Kolkata to Siliguri overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kolkata and Siliguri

Aitiana Airwings, Aradhana Bus, Greenline Travels, Lokenath Bus Service, New Heera Laxmi, Poulami Paribahan, Renuka Travels, Royal Cruiser, Sanghita Bus Service, Shyamoli Paribahan

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 Kolkata to Siliguri Airport?

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

  • 57% took a train
  • 43% decided to fly