Kolkata to Bihar

Kolkata to Bihar

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Kolkata to Bihar Schedule

Kolkata to Bihar Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Air India Economy 05:45 - 17:40₹ 9,204
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 07:40 - 16:00₹ 2,615
Indian Railways 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 08:35 - 16:20₹ 1,625
Air Vistara Economy 10:25 - 19:55₹ 10,098
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 13:40 - 01:13₹ 1,685
Indian Railways EC - Extended AC Chair Class 15:50 - 22:40₹ 3,110
Jgd Travels A/C Semi Sleeper 17:00 - 09:15₹ 1,502
IndiGo Economy 18:00 - 23:30₹ 5,995
Pammi Travels AC Sleeper 21:00 - 11:00₹ 1,502
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 23:55 - 10:30₹ 1,700

Transportation from Kolkata to Bihar

Facts about the transport from Kolkata to Bihar

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure12:10 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day39
Distance788 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Aitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jgd Travels, Maharani Express, Nyay Rath, Raj Bus Service, SpiceJet

How to get from Kolkata to Bihar

Travelling between Kolkata and Bihar 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 37.29 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.91.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Kolkata and Bihar depending on the means of transport you choose.

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

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

Travelling between Kolkata and Bihar can be as cheap as USD 5.91 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 37.29 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.

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

  • 25 from Kolkata to Bihar starting from 00:10 Sealdah until 23:55 Howrah
  • 14 from Kolkata to Bihar starting from 15:00 Kolkata until 20:35 Kolkata

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

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 Bihar, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 66.57.

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 Bihar

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from Kolkata to Bihar 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 Bihar

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 Kolkata to Bihar?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 97% decided to fly
  • 3% took a train