Siliguri To Kolkata Bus

Book a Siliguri to Kolkata Bus On GoIbibo

If you hail from North Bengal and are willing to plan a quick getaway, Kolkata can be your ultimate destination. Famous as the land of Durga Puja and rasgullas, this ‘City of Joy’ is unique in its own merits. Book a Siliguri to Kolkata bus on GoIbibo and travel to this city of great culture and tradition.

It takes around 12 hours and 33 minutes for a bus from Siliguri to Kolkata to reach Kolkata via NH12. The total distance covered by a Siliguri to Kolkata bus is around 582 km.

The journey along the National Highway will let you witness the changing urban landscape of the outskirts of Kolkata. While you are on your way on a Siliguri to Kolkata bus, you can halt at the Marhaba Cafe and Resto to have some quick snacks and refresh yourself. You can also grab a bite at the Pradhan Fast Food stall.

Types of Siliguri to Kolkata buses

GoIbibo is a great place to book your Siliguri to Kolkata bus, as it offers different types of state-owned and privately-owned buses. Choose your preferred bus type and begin your journey with your friends and family. Here are some of the bus types running on this route.

Siliguri to Kolkata AC Bus

Siliguri to Kolkata Seater Bus

Siliguri to Kolkata Volvo Bus

Siliguri to Kolkata Sleeper Bus

Siliguri to Kolkata Bus Fare

The Siliguri to Kolkata bus price depends on the kind of bus you choose and the number of people you are travelling with. The minimum fare for a ticket of a Siliguri to Kolkata bus is INR 600 per person. If you want to book a travel bus in good condition and equipped with all the amenities, the charge for a ticket per head might be as high as INR 1,648.

Things to Know About Siliguri

Delicately protected by the beautiful and snow-capped Himalayan ranges, Siliguri is a picturesque town that offers breathtaking views of Mother Nature. Apart from its stunning tea gardens and enigmatic Himalayan views, Siliguri is also loved by both locals and travellers for its mystic charm, good-old innocence, and magnificent beauty.

Before you book tickets to a Siliguri to Kolkata bus, here are a few things that you might note down.

Siliguri is widely known as the ‘Gateway to the North East’ as it connects the North Eastern states to the rest of India.

According to history, the city has been visited by eminent personalities including Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, and Mark Twain.

An environmentally-friendly city, Siliguri has come up with e-rickshaws. These run on battery power and are highly cost-effective as compared to auto-rickshaws.

Siliguri is often mentioned as the place of the four Ts — tea, timber, tourism, and transport.

The pearly white waves of the Mahananda River and the Teesta river wash the borders of the city.

Things to Know About Kolkata

The erstwhile capital of India under the British Raj, Kolkata is the hub of culture and art. The city that witnessed the Bengal Renaissance, Kolkata has a rich heritage and it boasts of an exquisite charm.

Are you ready to book your tickets to a Siliguri to Kolkata bus? Here are some of the things to keep in mind.

Kolkata is the birthplace of the Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. He was born in Jorasanko in North Kolkata.

Being a living example of the city’s love for literature, College Street in North Kolkata is known as ‘the neighbourhood of the books’ for its endless bookstalls.

Kolkata is the home to the Howrah Junction Railway Station. Constructed in 1854, it is the busiest and the oldest railway station in the nation.

It was in 1800 when trams started their journey from here for the first time in the history of India.

India’s first newspaper got published here in 1780. It was known as Bengal Gazzette and was published by James Augustus Hicky.

Places to Visit in Siliguri

A dreamy town in the north of West Bengal, Siliguri is known for its natural beauty. It is a common holiday destination for hundreds of travellers. You can even keep Siliguri as a base and travel to Kolkata by a Siliguri to Kolkata bus for a quick vacation.

The very first place that you cannot miss here is the Salugara Monastery. This monastery is famous for the 100 feet stupa that was discovered by Kalu Rinpoche, the Tibetan Lama. Next up is ISKCON Temple. This is a must-visit for its peaceful environment and beautiful campus.

Take one of the Siliguri buses and visit Dudhia. It is a beautiful small town that lies around 23 kms from the main city. For nature lovers, Madhuban Park is the ideal location where you can also go for a small picnic.

Before you board a Siliguri to Kolkata bus and start off your journey, make sure that you visit the sprawling tea gardens that Siliguri is famous for. Witness the reaping or harvesting of the tea buds and you enjoy tasting some tea or purchasing some on your way back home.

The biggest mall in Siliguri is the City Centre Mall. For branded and luxurious items, visit the Cosmos Mall or the Vega Circle Mall. The local Hong Kong Market is best for getting imported goods at affordable prices.

While in Siliguri, taste the local cuisines like momos and dumplings with a gentle serving of hot sauce. You can also try out noodles tossed with chicken and vegetables or the more famous thukpa—the Tibetan noodle soup. Drop by the stalls at Seth Srilal Market, Panjabi Para, and Bagha Jatin Park and you are sure to enjoy some lip-smacking street food. There are also family restaurants like Manpasand, Eminent Restaurant, and Amber.

Places to Visit in Kolkata

The second biggest city in the country, Kolkata celebrates the joy of life while being nostalgic about its past. Carrying instances of the colonial hangover, it is the beloved city and the center of education and culture. Catch a Siliguri to Kolkata bus to witness the charm of this soulful city.

A trip to Kolkata by a Siliguri to Kolkata bus should definitely start with a visit to the Victoria Memorial. This white marbled iconic structure is accompanied by a lush green garden, covering almost 64 acres. Fort William on the banks of Hooghly is another magnificent structure, famous for its arched windows and intricate stonework.

Catch one of the Kolkata buses and visit Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. The distinctive architecture of the temple perfectly assimilates Islamic, Hindu, and Christian motifs. The 200-year-old Kalighat Temple is a great religious center which is important for being one of the significant Shakti Sthals.

For a relaxing late evening walk, choose Rabindra Sarobar lake in South Kolkata. Catch a cricket match at the Eden Gardens or if you are visiting during Christmas, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral to attend the midnight mass.

An absolute paradise for food lovers, Kolkata is the home to tasty street food and delicious sweets. From phuchka to kathi rolls, singara to luchi, Kolkata streets are always bursting with a range of different flavors and spices.

Some of the best places where you can easily drop by a food stall are Deckers Lane, China Town, College Street, and Gariahat Road.

Kolkata is the home to its classic biryani that you can taste at restaurants like Arsalan, Aminia, Bedwin, Zeeshan, and Bawarchi. Visit Bhojohori Manna or 6 Ballygunge Place with your family to enjoy a sumptuous meal of authentic Bengali cuisines.

Booking Your Siliguri to Kolkata Bus Online

If you are unsure about how to book online tickets for a Siliguri to Kolkata bus, trust GoIbibo. Just enter the names of your source and destination cities and choose the date you want to travel. Finish your bus ticket booking by completing the payment.

When booking tickets for a Siliguri to Kolkata bus through GoIbibo, you can enjoy some amazing discounts and offers. You can also log in and simply use the GoCash linked to your account.

GoIbibo allows cancellation of tickets and rescheduling of trips. But the policies regarding both these processes change from one operator to another. So, it is best to check online before you take a decision.

With the live bus tracking feature of the GoIbibo app, you can now track the movement of your bus and check its location at any time during the journey.

If you need to travel frequently, a travel pass can be of a lot of help. You can buy it for just INR 99 and enjoy all its benefits.

On the GoIbibo website, you will come across some buses with primo tags. These are superior quality buses offering additional safety to the passengers.

Book a Siliguri to Kolkata Bus Affordably on GoIbibo

Your bus booking from Siliguri to Kolkata is now simplified more than ever with the easy online portal of GoIbibo. The bookings are easy to make and allow you to choose from a host of customization options as per your trip requirements. You can choose between the GoIbibo app and the official web portal to make your next bus booking. 

Bus options to choose from range across a wide variation, like AC buses, non-AC buses, Volvo buses, seater, sleeper and semi-Sleeper buses, among others. Choose a bus that best suits your affordability and travel needs and proceed to make your next Siliguri to Kolkata booking.

Siliguri to Kolkata Bus Boarding and Dropping Points

You can choose from a host of bus operators to make your bus booking with including WBTC, NBSTC, Aitiana Airwings, Annesha Travels, Aradhana Bus Service. Both state-run and private operators provide bus services on the route and can be booked from the online GoIbibo portal. When making your bus booking, you can choose from your point to board your bus at in Siliguri city. Some of the popular boarding points are

Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Stand

Shiv Mandir

Bagdogra

Islampur Bypass

Shiv Mandir Medical More

. Similarly, you also need to choose a suitable location as your dropping point for trip completion. Some popular dropping points are

Krishananagar

Barasat Colony More

Madhyamgram

Birati More

Airport

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Siliguri to Kolkata Time and Duration

A bus trip from Siliguri to Kolkata takes approximately 14h 45m to complete, covering a total distance of 462. The trip completion time can vary depending on the route chosen as well as the number of stoppages on the way. With some operators providing bus service on  the route, you can expect to complete the trip in the minimum possible time. Also, the fastest bus on this route is Maulik Paribahan.

Siliguri to Kolkata Bus Ticket Price

The bus ticket prices for a Siliguri to Kolkata journey are set affordably and vary based on the type of bus selected as well as the amenities available. The lowest bus fare for booking on the route starts at 450 with the maximum bus fare going up to 4800.

Siliguri to Kolkata Bus Time

Buses on the route between Siliguri and Kolkata are available for booking throughout the day. You must check bus availability though before planning a trip on the route.

Booking Siliguri to Kolkata Bus with GoIbibo

With a user-friendly interface of the GoIbibo booking portal and a great navigation, making bus bookings between Siliguri and Kolkata is more simplified than ever. You can go through customer reviews and ratings as well to make a suitable operator selection when booking your bus. Bus ticket cancellation is simplified too with GoIbibo. Read through the cancellation policy for a hassle-free cancellation and refund.

RTC Bus Timings from Siliguri to Kolkata

Boarding Points	Bus Operator	First Bus	Last Bus	Total Buses
Tenzing Norgay Central Bus Stand	NBSTC	14:30	18:00	2
Siliguri	WBTC	19:00	19:00	1