| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 06:50 | 18:55 | $3.84 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 06:50 | 18:55 | $14.31 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2S - Second Sitting Class | 09:05 | 19:52 | $2.53 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 09:05 | 19:52 | $10.70 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 15:00 | 03:08 | $10.34 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 15:00 | 03:08 | $3.84 | |
Bus | North Bengal State Transport | Non-AC Seater | 16:00 | 06:20 | $5.32 | |
Bus | North Bengal State Transport | Non-AC Seater | 16:00 | 06:30 | $5.48 | |
Bus | North Bengal State Transport | Non-AC Seater | 17:00 | 05:45 | $5.75 | |
Bus | North Bengal State Transport | Non-AC Seater | 17:00 | 06:00 | $5.90 | |
Bus | North Bengal State Transport | A/C Semi Sleeper | 19:00 | 07:30 | $14.69 | |
Bus | North Bengal State Transport | A/C Semi Sleeper | 19:30 | 08:00 | $12.28 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 19:40 | 07:10 | $10.34 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 19:40 | 07:10 | $3.84 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 22:15 | 08:45 | $24.64 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 22:15 | 08:45 | $14.93 |
Travelling between Kolkata and Jalpaiguri is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 15.09 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.67.
It can take you anywhere between 11 and 14 hours to travel between Kolkata and Jalpaiguri depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Kolkata and Jalpaiguri. Train will bring you to your destination in 10h 47m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h 50m to reach Jalpaiguri.
Travelling between Kolkata and Jalpaiguri can be as cheap as USD 5.67 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 15.09 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kolkata to Jalpaiguri.
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.
North Bengal State Transport
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.
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
| Cheapest Transport | $6 |
| Fastest Transport | 10h 47m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:05 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 539 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways, North Bengal State Transport |