Travelling to Kolkata

By Air:

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU):

  • Well-connected to major cities in India and abroad.
  • Located about 17 km from the city center.
  • Convenient options like prepaid taxis, app-based cabs (Ola, Uber), and airport shuttles are available for onward travel.

By Train:

Kolkata has two major railway stations:

  1. Howrah Junction:
  • One of India’s largest and busiest stations, located on the western bank of the Hooghly River.
  1. Sealdah Station:
  • Another major hub for trains arriving from Eastern and North-eastern India.

By Road:

  1. Buses and Private Cars:
  • Kolkata is well-connected via National Highways like NH16 and NH19.
  • Volvo and government-run buses operate from neighboring states and cities
  1. Self-Driving:
  • Roads leading to Kolkata are well-maintained, though city traffic can be congested.