How to reach Kolkata

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is the city where culture flows in every household. Travellers from all across the globe visit here to witness and experience the golden history, culture and glory of the city. Being an important metro city, reaching Kolkata from anywhere in the world or country is not an issue as the city enjoys excellent flight, rail and road connectivity. The Kolkata Airport, located at a distance of about 15 km from city centre, connects the city with all prime Indian as well as international destinations. The two main railheads here are Howrah and Sealdah railway stations, linking the city with rest of India. Travellers coming from nearby neighbouring cities can take state or private buses to reach Kolkata.

By air:
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport or Kolkata Airport at Dumdum is among the busiest airports in the country in terms of overall passenger traffic. Spread across an area of 2,460 acres, the airport has all the latest facilities. There are three terminals here, namely domestic, international and cargo and flights are available for all the major Indian and international destinations. Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, Jet Airways and SpiceJet have regular flights for Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Agartala, Bangalore, Patna, Ranchi, Aizwal and Chennai. Those travelling to Bangkok, Singapore, Doha, Dubai, Dhaka and Colombo can board flights operated by Emirates, Jet Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Etihad Airways. Upon reaching the airport, travellers can opt for prepaid taxis, autos or buses to reach anywhere in the city. Top flights to Kolkata:
• Bengaluru To Kolkata Flights
• Chennai To Kolkata Flights
• New Delhi To Kolkata Flights
• Hyderabad To Kolkata Flights • Mumbai To Kolkata Flights

By road:
One can also reach Kolkata via well-maintained national highways and other motorable roads. The buses managed by the West Bengal state allow tourists to visit this lovely city without any hassle. Besides, there are a number of private buses too that one can take from Puri (495 km) and Darjeeling (620 km) to reach Kolkata. From Darjeeling, one can take NH 34 and NH 31 route to reach here. Besides, NH 2 and NH 6 link the city with other prime Indian cities and towns.
By train:
Howrah and Sealdah railway stations are the two main railheads, serving the city of Kolkata. Both the railways stations are well linked to all the important cities in the country making it easy for travellers. From Delhi, several superfast trains like Rajdhani Express and Shatabdi Express operate.