West Bengal to Howrah

Travelling between West Bengal and Howrah is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 9.96 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 3.61.

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 13 hours to travel between West Bengal and Howrah depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between West Bengal and Howrah. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 15m to reach Howrah.

Travelling between West Bengal and Howrah can be as cheap as USD 3.61 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 9.96 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.

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

• 20 from West Bengal to Howrah starting from 04:53 Panagarh until 22:44 Mankar

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

Bus

Travelling from West Bengal 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 West Bengal and Howrah

DK Traders Tsa NBSTC, Express Line, Jio Dolphin Travels, Mohanta Travels, New Dolphin Travels, Padmanabha Paribahan, Rubi Paribahan  , Shree Krishna Travels, Shyamoli Paribahan, Swarnali Paribahan, WBTC CTC Habra Barasat Haldia

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 West Bengal and Howrah

TravelODesk India

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.

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

• 99% took a train
• 1% Other