Transfer to/from - Kolkata airport (CCU)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Once at the airport, you can request a vehicle from Ola or Uber by opening the respective app on your mobile phone. Follow the instructions to meet your driver. The companies also have counters on the lower Arrivals level.

Bus

West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation (Tel +91 33 2511 8238) operates buses between the airport and various destinations in the city at regular intervals, from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm. The company has a counter in the Arrivals area.

- VS1: Esplanade (75 minutes)
- VS2: Howrah (80 min.)
- VS8: Garia (90 min.)
- V1: Tollygunge (90 min.)
- V2: Satragachi via Exide (115 min.)

Rent a Car

Taxi

Prepaid vehicles from Yellow Taxi (Tel +91 905 121 3100) are available 24 hours a day. Booking counters are located in the Arrivals area, between gates 3 and 4. The journey to the city centre takes 40-120 minutes, depending on traffic.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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