How to get from CCU to Kolkata and Hotel Atithi Inn

CCU is the airport serving Kolkata. For a road transfer, the estimated drive from the airport is about 53 minutes; allow for the fact that road travel times can vary.

The airport bus network offers direct routes to several city destinations, including Esplanade and Howrah. Choose a bus based on where you need to go in Kolkata, then arrange the onward part of your journey from that stop.

A car is the direct option for travelling from CCU to your address in Kolkata. Check locally for current taxi and app-based car availability and fares before setting off.

West Bengal Surface Transport Corporation operates air-conditioned buses between the airport and Howrah, Esplanade, Garia, Santragachi and Tollygunge, according to the Airports Authority of India. Routes differ in destination and journey time, so match the stop to the part of the city you need to reach.

Esplanade: VS1

VS1 runs from the airport terminal to Esplanade every half hour and takes 1 hour 15 minutes. Its operating hours are 08:15 to 20:00.

Howrah: VS2

VS2 runs from the airport terminal to Howrah and takes 1 hour 20 minutes. It runs at 10-minute intervals, with times shown as 08:00–19:45 and 21:00.

Tollygunge: VS8 and V1

VS8 takes 1 hour 30 minutes and operates from 10:00 to 18:30. V1 also takes 1 hour 30 minutes, runs every 20 minutes and operates from 08:15 to 21:15.

Santragachi via Exide: V2

V2 runs from the airport terminal to Santragachi via Exide, takes 1 hour 55 minutes and operates from 08:45 to 17:30.

For the next leg across the city, the Kolkata public transport guide covers metro, rail and local connections.

Choose between a direct car journey and a bus that serves a useful city destination. If you take a bus, check whether its endpoint suits your onward plans; the routes serve different parts of Kolkata and have different journey times.

Bus operating times and services can change. Check the official site before you go, and confirm current route details with the Airports Authority of India. For a car, check the available service and current fare before choosing your transfer. Once in the city, a central Kolkata day route can help you plan your onward sightseeing.