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Bhutan Border to Kolkata via NBSTC AC Bus Service Launched
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:23
Bhutan Border to Kolkata via NBSTC AC Bus Service Launched
- •Starting October 9, the North Bengal State Transport Corporation is launching a direct Jaigaon-Kolkata air-conditioned bus service.
- •The bus will travel from Jaigaon to Kolkata passing through Hasimara, Madarihat, Birpara, Nagrakata, Chalsa, Siliguri, and other areas.
- •This new service reduces reliance on trains and solves ticket unavailability issues for residents and tourists traveling from the Dooars.
- •Passengers can book tickets online as well as locally from Malbazar for convenience.
- •Being a government-run service, fares are kept relatively low, and special free travel facilities have been announced for women.
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The North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) is launching the direct air-conditioned bus service from Jaigaon to Kolkata starting on October 9.
The bus travels from Jaigaon to Kolkata through Hasimara, Madarihat, Birpara, Telipara, Binaguri, Banarhat, Nagrakata, Chalsa, Malbazar, Damdim, Oodlabari, Gajoldoba, and Siliguri.
Being a government bus service, special free travel facilities have been announced and made available for female passengers.
