Siliguri Junction to Howrah

Siliguri Junction to Howrah

Siliguri Junction
Howrah
Fri, Jun 7
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Siliguri Junction to Howrah Schedule

Siliguri Junction to Howrah Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 08:10 - 22:30$ 14.10

Transportation from Siliguri Junction to Howrah

Facts about the transport from Siliguri Junction to Howrah

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure7:40 AM
Latest Departure7:15 PM
Departures per day0
Distance557 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air Vistara, Aradhana Bus, Greenline Travels, Indian Railways, Lokenath Bus Service, Poulami Paribahan, Royal Cruiser, Shyamoli Paribahan, SpiceJet, Sreeram Liners Chowdhury , TravelODesk India

How to get from Siliguri Junction to Howrah

Travelling between Siliguri Junction 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 300.39 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 3.94.

How long does it take to get from Siliguri Junction to Howrah?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 16 hours to travel between Siliguri Junction and Howrah depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Siliguri Junction and Howrah. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 50m to reach Howrah.

How much does it cost to get from Siliguri Junction to Howrah?

Travelling between Siliguri Junction and Howrah can be as cheap as USD 3.94 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 300.39 if you buy a TravelODesk India 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 Siliguri Junction and Howrah ?

  • 2 from Siliguri to Howrah starting from 08:10 Siliguri Junction until 08:10 Siliguri Junction
  • 1 from Siliguri to Howrah starting from 07:40 Siliguri Airport until 16:30 Kolkata Airport
  • 1 from Siliguri to Howrah starting from 14:45 Siliguri until 19:15 Siliguri
  • 2 from Siliguri to Howrah starting from 00:00 Kolkata Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kolkata Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Siliguri Junction 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 Siliguri to Howrah, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 29.55.

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 Siliguri and Howrah

Air India, Air Vistara, Go Air, IndiGo, SpiceJet

Bus

Travelling from Siliguri 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 Siliguri and Howrah

Aradhana Bus, Greenline Travels, Lokenath Bus Service, Poulami Paribahan, Royal Cruiser, Shyamoli Paribahan, Sreeram Liners Chowdhury

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 Siliguri 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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Siliguri Junction 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

  • 73% took a train
  • 27% decided to fly