Patna to Howrah

Patna to Howrah

Patna
Howrah
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Patna to Howrah Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
Sedan
Any time
+8h 48m
$154.57
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:55
10:35
$27.31
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
04:30
12:15
$27.31
Train
Indian Railways
CC - AC Chair Class
05:30
13:25
$8.72
Train
Indian Railways
1A - AC First Class Sleeper
07:00
17:00
$22.58
Train
Indian Railways
EC - Extended AC Chair Class
08:00
14:35
$28.76
Train
Indian Railways
2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
11:40
21:40
$17.34
Bus
Maharani Travels
Non-AC Seater
14:20
04:10
$9.81
Bus
Dayan And Company
Non-AC Seater
17:30
08:30
$6.54
Bus
Bengal Tiger
AC Sleeper
19:00
09:30
$11.99
Bus
Bol Bum Travel
AC Seater
19:30
09:45
$10.89
Bus
Bengal Tiger
AC Seater
20:00
09:30
$9.81
Bus
Jai Mata Di Travels
AC Seater
21:00
11:00
$10.90
Train
Indian Railways
3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
21:25
06:40
$8.77

How to get from Patna to Howrah

Travelling between Patna and Howrah is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 429.95 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.19.

How long does it take to get from Patna to Howrah?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 29 hours to travel between Patna and Howrah depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Patna and Howrah. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1days 4h 5m to reach Howrah.

How much does it cost to get from Patna to Howrah?

Travelling between Patna and Howrah can be as cheap as USD 7.19 if you opt for a Dayan And Company bus and as expensive as USD 429.95 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Patna and Howrah ?

  • 42 from Patna to Howrah starting from 09:55 Patna Airport until 20:25 Patna Airport
  • 5 from Patna to Howrah starting from 17:30 Patna until 21:00 Patna
  • 2 from Patna to Howrah starting from 10:40 Patna Jn until 10:40 Patna Jn
  • 8 from Patna to Howrah starting from 00:00 Patna Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Patna Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Patna to Howrah.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Patna to Howrah, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 49.22.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Patna and Howrah

Air India, IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Patna to Howrah overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Patna and Howrah

Aitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Dayan And Company, Jai Mata Di Travels, Maharani Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Patna and Howrah

Cab Expresso, TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Patna to Howrah?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% took a train
  • 33% opted for a bus

Transportation from Patna to Howrah

Facts about the transport from Patna to Howrah

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure9:55 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day57
Distance580 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Aitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Dayan And Company, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jai Mata Di Travels, Maharani Express, TaxiBazaar