By Train

Kharagpur is well connected to most major cities of India by rail. There are frequent trains to Kharagpur. Check http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ for train details. Alternatively, you can reach the Howrah Railway station and take a local or express train to Kharagpur. The Institute is 5 km from Kharagpur railway station (Kharagpur Rly stn.-IIT campus Taxi Fare Rs. 150 /-, Rickshaw Fare Rs. 60/-, Auto rickshaw Fare Rs.100/-).

By Air

The nearest airport to Kharagpur is the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata. You can get a flight to Kolkata airport on regular basis. It is widely connected to almost all the major destinations of the country.
From Kolkata Airport, you can come to Kharagpur either by going to Howrah station and taking a train, or, by taking a cab. The distance from airport to IIT, Kharagpur is about 150KM, and the travel time is approximately 2.30 hrs.
A deal has been arrived at with the IIT Kharagpur campus travel agency Krishna Air Travels for providing you taxi services in the sector, Kolkata airport – IIT, Kharagpur (one way fare : AC Rs. 3000.00, Non-AC Rs. 2800.00, plus 5 % GST). You need to mention NCC 2020 to the staff. The contact details are as follows:

Krishna Air Travels

Near Azad Hall, IIT Kharagpur - 721302
Tel. : 03222-277001, 278754
Staff : Piyush (9475885764), Kanchan (9474758104), Gopal (9434209070)