How to get from CCU to Kolkata
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-paid taxi (rank outside) | INR 500–800 (€5.50–9) | 40–60 min |
| Ola / Uber | INR 350–650 (€4–7) | 40–60 min |
| Bus + Metro (cheapest) | INR 50–80 (€0.55–0.90) | 90+ min |
CCU is 17km from centre — Ola + Uber are the cheapest reliable options (INR 350-650 / €4-7). Kolkata traffic is the worst in India — allow 60+ min always. The Metro is cheap + air-conditioned but doesn't reach the airport directly.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into CCU.
Getting out of Kolkata (CCU)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport to Kolkata cost?
INR 500–800 (€5.50–9) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from CCU to Kolkata?
Pre-paid taxi (rank outside) at INR 500–800 (€5.50–9) — 40–60 min to central Kolkata.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in India?
Same India rules as Chennai — e-visa USD 25-100. Note: Kolkata airport processes more domestic than international flights — confirm terminal at booking.