Transfer Options from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah Station

Sealdah Railway Station is one of the busiest stations in India in terms of footfall. This large station sees over 1.2 million passengers pass through its doors daily. Sealdah Railway serves the city of Kolkata, providing connections throughout the city and around India.

There are two ways to get from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah Station; taxi or train. Taking a Kolkata airport taxi is the only direct transfer option, with a journey time of just 30 minutes and a cost of around €3.50 (INR 300). Taking the train is an indirect transfer option, you will need to first take a taxi to the Durganagar Railway Station, so this transfer option will take closer to 1 hour to reach Sealdah Railway Station, and will cost approximately €3 (INR 255).

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€3.50	30min	24/7
Train	€6	60min	04:33–00:04

How to get from Kolkata Airpot to Sealdah Station by Taxi

The only direct way to travel from Kolkata airport to Sealdah station is to take a taxi. The door-to-door service in a Kolkata airport taxi will take just 30 minutes in light traffic and will cost around €3.50 (INR 300) if you take one of the local pre-paid taxis.

How much is a taxi from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah?

There are two types of taxis at Kolkata airport; yellow pre-paid taxis and private taxis. The yellow pre-paid taxis are cheaper and a little less comfortable than the private taxis. If you choose to take a pre-paid taxi from Kolkata airport to Sealdah station, you can expect a fare of €3.50 (INR 300).

Cost

€3.50 (INR 300)

Trip Duration

30 Min.

*Price may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day at Kolkata Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Kolkata Airport?

Taxis are easily spotted as soon as you walk outside of the arrivals hall at Kolkata Airport. The official pre-paid airport taxis are yellow in colour.

Convenience

If you’re looking for a direct and hassle-free way to travel from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah, taking a taxi is a great option. You won’t have to wait for your transport to arrive or make changes in busy train stations. Instead, you can relax knowing your loved ones and personal belongings are safe and sound in your private vehicle.

Editor’s Note

It's important to know that during high levels of traffic, the journey time in a taxi may increase from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Useful Tips

Ensure you wear your seatbelt at all times while in the taxi.

Tipping your taxi driver isn't expected in Kolkata.

You can find the pre-pay kiosks at Gate 3C inside the airport.

How to get from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah Station by Train

Unfortunately, there’s no direct train from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah Station. You will first need to take a taxi from the airport to Durganagar Railway Station, then take the train from there to Sealdah Station. The total journey time, depending on traffic will be around 1 hour and the total cost for the taxi and train will be around €3 (INR 255).

How much is the train from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah?

The cost of a taxi from Kolkata Airport to Durganagar Railway Station is around €2.80 (INR 250) and the cost of a single train journey is €0.05 (INR 5). That’s a total journey cost from Sealdah Station to Kolkata Airport, or vice versa, of around €3 (INR 255).

Cost

€3 (INR 255)

Trip Duration

60 Min.

*There's an average waiting time of 30 minutes for the train.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 and the train runs from 04:33 to 00:04.

Where do I find the train at Kolkata Airport?

Unfortunately, there’s no train that runs from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah. You will first need to take a taxi to Durganagar Railway Station, then take a train from there.

Convenience

As you will need to take a taxi before getting the train from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah, this isn’t a very cheap or convenient transfer option. The only time we would recommend taking the train instead of a taxi is when the level of traffic is extremely high.

Timetables

Kolkata Train

Editor’s Note

The train can become very crowded, putting your personal belongings at risk. Be sure to keep all your belongings and luggage next to you at all times.

Useful Tips

You will need to take a taxi to reach the train station.

You can purchase your train tickets at the Durganagar Station from the machines or kiosks.

Try to travel light, there's no luggage space on the trains.

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How do I get from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah?

There are two transfer options from Kolkata Airport to Sealdah; taxi or train. The taxis from Kolkata airport will take 30 minutes to reach Sealdah Station and will cost a pre-paid price of €3.50 (INR 300). Taking the train will take around 60 minutes to reach the railway station and will cost €3 (INR 255), as it isn’t direct.

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

The cost of one of the yellow pre-paid airport taxis will be €3.50 (INR 300). This fare must be paid at one of the kiosks inside the airport. To avoid queueing at the ticket kiosk, you can book your Kolkata Airport to Sealdah transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups instead.

How far is Kolkata Airport from Sealdah?

The distance from the railway station of Sealdah to Kolkata Airport is 15.6 km. Taking a private airport taxi will take 30 minutes to reach the station, while the train will take closer to 60 minutes to complete the journey, not including wait times.

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