Reaching Shantiniketan is super easy, whether you're coming from Kolkata or another nearby city. Here's your no-drama travel guide to reach Resort Neel Nirjan and explore the whole area comfortably.

By Train — The best option
Trains from Kolkata’s Howrah and Sealdah stations reach Bolpur Shantiniketan in around 2–3 hours. Popular trains include:
• Shantiniketan Express
• Visva-Bharati Fast Passenger
• Intercity Express
• Vande Bharat (when available)

Once you arrive, you can take a toto or local auto to Resort Neel Nirjan.

By Car — The chill option
If you prefer road trips, the NH19 route is smooth.
Kolkata → Dankuni → Saktigarh → Bolpur
Total time: 3.5–4 hours
The drive is peaceful and scenic.

By Bus — Budget-friendly
Regular AC and non-AC buses run from Esplanade and Karunamoyee to Bolpur. Travel time is around 4–4.5 hours.

Local Transport
Once you’re in Bolpur, moving around is simple. Totovans and autos are everywhere and affordable. Everything — Sonajhuri Haat, Visva-Bharati, Khoai, markets — is within 10–20 minutes from the resort.

Whether you come by train, bus or car, reaching Resort Neel Nirjan is smooth, and once you're settled by the Kopai River, all the stress from travel magically disappears.