| Cheapest Transport | $9 |
| Fastest Transport | 10h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:50 PM |
| Latest Departure | 9:15 PM |
| Departures per day | 10 |
| Distance | 673 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Air India, Air Vistara, Indian Railways, Singh Bus Service, TravelODesk India, Tulsi Travel |
Travelling between Varanasi and Howrah is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 143.67 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 8.43.
It can take you anywhere between 11 and 21 hours to travel between Varanasi and Howrah depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Varanasi and Howrah. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 10h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 20h 20m to reach Howrah.
Travelling between Varanasi and Howrah can be as cheap as USD 8.43 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 143.67 if you buy a Air Vistara flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Varanasi to Howrah.
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.
Singh Bus Service, Tulsi Travel
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.
TravelODesk India
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.
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