How To Reach

Transportation & Accessibility

West Bengal is well-connected by air, rail, road, and waterways, making it one of the most accessible states in India. Whether you're arriving from within India or traveling internationally, there are multiple transport options to reach and explore the state.

How to Reach West Bengal

1. By Air – Major Airports in West Bengal

 Best For: Fast & convenient travel from major Indian and international cities.

 Main Airport:
✅ Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata - CCU)

• Serves both domestic & international flights.
• Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Guwahati.
• International flights from Dubai, London, Bangkok, Singapore, and Dhaka.

 Other Domestic Airports:
✅ Bagdogra Airport (IXB), Siliguri – Best for travelers visiting Darjeeling, Sikkim & Dooars.
✅ Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Durgapur) – Serves central & western Bengal.
✅ Cooch Behar Airport – Small airport for Dooars region.

 Travel Tip:

• Kolkata Airport is well-connected to the city by metro, buses, and cabs.
• Bagdogra Airport has direct cabs and shared taxis to Darjeeling & Gangtok.

2. By Train – Indian Railways Network

 Best For: Budget-friendly, comfortable long-distance travel.

 Major Railway Stations in West Bengal:
✅ Howrah Junction (HWH) – One of India’s busiest railway stations.
✅ Sealdah Railway Station (SDAH) – Main hub for eastern India trains.
✅ Kolkata Railway Station (KOAA) – For some long-distance trains.
✅ New Jalpaiguri (NJP), Siliguri – Gateway to Darjeeling & Northeast India.
✅ Malda Town (MLDT) – Best for traveling to Murshidabad & North Bengal.

 Popular Train Routes:
 Rajdhani Express (Delhi – Kolkata) – Premium fast train.
 Duronto Express (Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai – Kolkata) – Non-stop luxury train.
 Shatabdi Express (Patna, Ranchi – Kolkata) – Best for short distances.
 Toy Train (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, NJP – Darjeeling) – UNESCO-listed scenic ride.

 Travel Tip:

• Book tickets in advance via IRCTC (Indian Railways website), especially for Rajdhani & Duronto.
• For Darjeeling, take a train to NJP, then a shared taxi or Toy Train.

3. By Road – Major Highways & Bus Connectivity

 Best For: Flexible road trips & budget travel.

 Key National Highways:
 NH-16 (Kolkata – Odisha – Chennai) – Major east coast highway.