"Getting around in Kolkata" Top 5 Page for this destination Kolkata (Calcutta) Transportation Tip by lynnehamman

The Metro is a good way of getting around in Kolkata. It runs through most of the important areas- and is quick, clean and trains arrive every few minutes. Security is tight- so its really safe.
We used it on a daily basis. It costs only a few rupees per trip.
Taxis are good - but make sure that the meter is switched on. The fares are cheap.
The only problem that we encountered with taxis was that the drivers SAY that they know where you want to go, then end up taking you to some other place! Maybe its a language problem- maybe not.But its very frustrating, sitting in the noisy crazy traffic of Kolkata, not having any idea where you may end up. We eventually decided to find someone,anyone, who could speak some English, and they would then explain to the Taxi driver where to take us. It hel[ed a lot.

Mode: AROUND
Type: Subway/Metro