Bihar to Kolkata

Bihar to Kolkata

Bihar
Kolkata
Sun, May 19
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Bihar to Kolkata Schedule

Bihar to Kolkata Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 01:05 - 10:35₹ 1,470
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 04:30 - 12:15₹ 2,510
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 07:00 - 17:00₹ 618
IndiGo Economy 09:35 - 17:35₹ 5,010
Air Vistara Economy 10:25 - 22:50₹ 11,989
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 13:05 - 03:40₹ 593
Nyay Rath AC Seater 15:00 - 06:20₹ 924
IndiGo Economy 16:10 - 21:45₹ 14,954
Bengal Tiger AC Sleeper 19:00 - 09:30₹ 2,195
Vaishali Travels Non-AC Seater 20:00 - 09:00₹ 693
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 22:55 - 07:40₹ 518

Transportation from Bihar to Kolkata

Facts about the transport from Bihar to Kolkata

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day52
Distance825 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jgd Travels, Maharani Express, Nyay Rath, Raj Bus Service

How to get from Bihar to Kolkata

Travelling between Bihar and Kolkata 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 90.40 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.90.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Bihar and Kolkata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bihar and Kolkata. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h 30m to reach Kolkata.

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

Travelling between Bihar and Kolkata can be as cheap as USD 5.90 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 90.40 if you buy a IndiGo 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 Bihar and Kolkata ?

  • 36 from Bihar to Kolkata starting from 05:30 Patna Jn until 21:40 Patna Jn
  • 14 from Bihar to Kolkata starting from 15:00 Begusarai until 21:05 Patna
  • 2 from Bihar to Kolkata starting from 09:10 Patna Airport until 19:45 Patna Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bihar 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 Bihar to Kolkata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 51.61.

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 Bihar and Kolkata

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Bihar to Kolkata 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 Bihar and Kolkata

Aitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Jgd Travels, Maharani Express, Nyay Rath, Raj Bus Service

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 Bihar 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

  • 79% took a train
  • 14% opted for a bus
  • 7% decided to fly