The train between Howrah and Kolkata takes 11 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Howrah to Kolkata. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Howrah and Kolkata. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howrah is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Kolkata at 1:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 11 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah station and arriving at Kolkata station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
Howrah to Kolkata train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), depart from Howrah Maidan station.
Howrah to Kolkata train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), arrive at Seldah station.
The distance between Howrah and Kolkata is 4.8 km. The road distance is 6 km.
Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) operates a subway from Howrah Maidan to Seldah every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹13–16 and the journey takes 11 min.
