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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport public transport guide

Kolkata6 routesUpdated 2026-10-06

Getting to and from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport by public transport, without the guesswork. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport keeps things simple, with a handful of public transport options to choose from — two in total. Check out the list below to find the best option for you, and remember to confirm the details directly with the service provider before travelling.

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West Bengal Transport Corporation

West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) is the Government of West Bengal undertaking serving Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. WBTC runs ordinary and air-conditioned Volvo and Marcopolo coach routes linking both airport terminals with central Kolkata and surrounding suburbs, including Howrah, Esplanade, Tollygunge and Dum Dum. A dedicated counter at the arrivals level provides ticketing and route information, giving passengers a low-cost alternative to taxis.

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AC-39

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Air-conditioned Volvo service connecting the airport with Howrah via central Kolkata landmarks including Esplanade, BBD Bagh, and Ultadanga.

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Airport Gate No. 1KaikhaliBaguihatiLaketownUltadangaKankurgachiManicktalaGirish ParkM.G. RoadColutala CrossingLalbazarEsplanade EastBBD BaghHowrah Bridge EastHowrah Station
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AC-40

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Air-conditioned Volvo service linking the airport with Howrah Maidan via Nager Bazar, Shyambazar, and Burrabazar.

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Airport Gate No. 1Nager BazarJessore RoadLaketown CrossingPatipukurShyambazarGirish ParkM.G. RoadBurrabazarHowrah Station
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S-10

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Ordinary bus service connecting the airport with Nabanna, the state secretariat, via Dum Dum, Shyambazar, and Esplanade.

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Airport Gate No. 3Airport Gate No. 1Central JailNager BazarDum Dum StationChiria MorePaikpara CrossingShyam BazarGrey StreetVivekananda RoadM.G. RoadColutala StreetBB Ganguly CrossingEsplanadeMayo RoadPTSToll PlazaNabanna
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V1

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Ordinary bus service linking the airport with Tollygunge via Baguiati, Ultadanga, Science City, and Gariahat.

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AirportKaikhaliTeghariaBaguiatiKestopurLaketownUltadangaChingrighataScience CityRuby HospitalBallygunge StationGariahatRashbehari
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V-1(L)

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Ordinary bus service, limited-stop variant, connecting the airport with Tollygunge via Raghunathpur, Bangur, and Science City.

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Airport TerminalKaikhaliRaghunathpurBangurHUDCOBengal ChemicalAppolo HospitalChingrihataScience CityVIP BazarRubyGariahatRashbehari CrossingTollygunge Phari
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Metro Railway Kolkata

Metro Railway Kolkata is the city's rapid transit operator, run by Indian Railways. Its Yellow Line reaches Jai Hind Bimanbandar, an underground station serving Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, and links the airport with Noapara, where passengers change to the Blue Line for central and south Kolkata. Journeys use the metro's standard fares, tokens and smart cards.

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Yellow Line (Noapara - Jai Hind Bimanbandar)

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Metro line connecting Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Jai Hind Bimanbandar station with Noapara, Dum Dum Cantonment and Jessore Road. Noapara interchanges with the Blue Line, and some direct services continue from the airport station to Shahid Khudiram.

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Jai Hind BimanbandarJessore RoadDum Dum CantonmentNoapara
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