Transfer Options from Kolkata Airport to the City

The capital of India’s West Bengal state, Kolkata, is home to many amazing art galleries, museums and historical colonial architecture. One of the most famous is the Mother House, a missionary headquarters founded by Mother Teresa, whose remains lay at rest inside to this day. If visiting at the right time of year, you can also enjoy one of their many festivals, filled with music, food and dancing.

To begin exploring this vibrant city, you have two different ways to get from Kolkata Airport to the city; taxi or bus. Taking a Kolkata Airport taxi will take around 30 minutes to reach the city centre in light traffic and the cost will be a very affordable €4 (INR 350). Taking the local bus will take closer to 1 hour and 15 minutes to get from Kolkata Airport to Kolkata, but will cost just €1 (INR 100).

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€4	30min	24/7
Bus	€2	75min	20:15–20:00

How to get from Kolkata Airport to Kolkata by taxi

If you’re looking for a comfortable way to get from Kolkata Airport to the city centre, taking a private taxi is the best way to travel. The door-to-door service in a Kolkata Airport taxi will take just 30 minutes in light traffic for €4 (INR 350), which is very affordable.

How much is a taxi from Kolkata Airport to the city?

The cost of a yellow pre-paid taxi will be €4 (INR 350). To get one of these taxis, you must go to the kiosk inside the airport and purchase your pre-paid ticket, then show it to your driver. Ticket costs vary depending on your final destination in the city.

Cost

€4 (INR 350)

Trip Duration

30 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day outside of Kolkata Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Kolkata Airport?

Taxis leave from directly outside the main terminal at Kolkata Airport. You will see the line of official yellow taxis right outside the arrivals hall.

Convenience

The most convenient way to travel from Kolkata Airport to the city or your hotel is to take a taxi. You won’t have to worry about navigating the busy city centre or finding your way from the bus station to your hotel. Instead, you can enjoy a private transfer directly to the door of your hotel.

Editor’s Note

Traffic in Kolkata can become extremely busy during peak times. Your journey time from Kolkata airport to the city could increase to over an hour during these times.

Useful Tips

There's no extra charge for bringing luggage with you in a Kolkata taxi.

Be sure to purchase your pre-paid ticket before getting in a local taxi.

The pre-pay kiosks are located at Gate 3C inside the airport, and gates A4 and 4B outside of Arrivals.

How to get from Kolkata Airport to Kolkata City by Bus

The VS1 bus runs from Kolkata Airport to the city daily from 08:15 to 20:00. The journey time on the bus is around 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it a fairly slow transfer option, but the cost of a single ticket is just €1 (INR 100).

How much is the bus from Kolkata Airport to the city?

The cost of a single ticket on the VS1 bus is just €1 (INR 100). You can purchase your ticket from the driver as you get on the bus.

Cost

€1 (INR 100)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 15 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 30 minutes for the VS1 bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The VS1 bus runs from 08:15 to 20:00.

Where do I find the bus at Kolkata Airport?

Buses leave from just outside of the main terminal at Kolkata Airport. You will see the signs for “Ground Transportation” as soon as you exit the baggage claim area.

Convenience

Although a very cheap transfer option, taking the bus from Kolkata Airport to Kolkata city isn’t the easiest way to travel. The buses get very busy and cramped, and once you reach the city centre, you will need to find alternate transport to get to your hotel.

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling with a group of 4 people, you can all share a taxi for the same cost as taking the bus.

Useful Tips

Be sure to carry change in INR to pay for your bus ticket.

There's no luggage storage on the bus, be sure to travel light.

Try to arrive at least 10 minutes before the bus departs to ensure you get a seat.

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How do I get from Kolkata Airport to the city?

There are two options when it comes to travelling from Kolkata Airport to the city; taxi or local bus. Taking a Kolkata Airport taxi will take just 30 minutes and cost a pre-paid fare of €4 (INR 350). On the other hand, the VS1 bus costs just €1 (INR 100) but takes closer to 1 hour and 15 minutes to reach Kolkata.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Kolkata Airport to Kolkata?

The pre-paid taxis from Kolkata Airport to Kolkata city cost €4 (INR 350). You will need to purchase your tickets from the designated kiosks in the airport before entering the taxi and presenting the ticket to your driver.

Is there a direct bus from Kolkata Airport to Kolkata?

Yes, the VS1 bus runs from Kolkata Airport to the city daily from 08:15 to 20:00. The journey time is around 1 hour and 15 minutes and the cost of a one-way ticket is €1 (INR 100).

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