Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport at Dum Dum, is the international and domestic airport of Calcutta, and is located at around 16 km from the heart of the city. The Dumdum metro station is about 5 kms from the airport. Recently a new train line connection with a station adjacent to the airport has been started operating. Taxi-cab is the popular mode of communicating to and from the city. Check Airlines timing

There are two major train stations in the city: Howrah and Sealdah. Recently, some long distance trains are starting from Biddhannagar and other stations too. Howrah station is located on the other side of river Hoogly. Local trains spanning through a network of around 100 kilometres carry millions of commuters every day to and from the city. See train routes

India's first underground railway connects between southern and northern part of the city (between Tollygunge and Dumdum ). The track passes through the heart of the city. Some stations are well decorated with art works based on themes related to local area.  Check list of metro stations.

The most widely used mode of transportation between suburbs and the main city. Buses come in different types, like, CSTC (Calcutta State Transport Corporation) Govt. buses, privately owned bus routes (majority of the buses are privately owned), mini buses, specials, limited stops, express service etc. Fares start from Rs.4 ( as of 2005 Jan, the fare changes frequently) . Some special buses' fare start from Rs.5/6 . Most buses have two doors, some have one. All buses have some seats reserved for ladies and elderly people (senior citizens). In most of the cases, ticket collector (conductor) collects the ticket after boarding.  Check different local bus routes. Long distance buses are available from Esplanade and Howrah. Some long distance buses have luxury elements like video displays, sleep berth etc.

Though decommissioned in some part of the city, electric trams (runs on track) are still one of the means of traveling between places within the city. They move slow on the laid tracks in traffic jammed streets, but they are environment friendly (no emission). Check list of tram routes

There are plenty of them through out the city. Prepaid taxis are available from Airport and Howrah train stations. Taxi fares are confusing as the taxis are equipped with different kinds of meters. Some have old meters where the fare is usually 200-300% on the top of the metered price. Taxis with new electronic meters have less confusion, but usually 150% of the amount displayed is payable. Whatever it is, the passenger can ask for a rate conversion chart which displays the conversion list between metered amount and the payable amount. 

These three wheeled vehicles runs between short distances and are available through out the city mostly in suburban area. Most of them have designated routes and need a minimum number of 4 or 5 passengers to start. But they are flexible. Being smaller in size compared to other vehicles, sometimes they are able to move faster in the crowded city streets.

Bicycle Pedalled Rickshaw
Three wheeled vehicle with bicycle pedals. Mostly run between short distances in narrow lanes and streets. Can accommodate two passengers, but usually allow kids.
Manual Pull Ricksaw
T wo wheeled cart pulled by one man. Mostly used for very short distance. Has been banned in the city. Hard to find these days.
Cycle Van Rickshaw
W idely available in rural and suburbs. Used for carrying goods as well.

Very popular among daily commuters who had to cross the river. It is a nice way to avoid infamous traffic jam on Howrah Bridge. The fare is between Rs. 2.00-5.00 and it takes around 15-20 minutes.