There are 4 ways to get from Bālurghāt to Katihar by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Balughat to Raiganj
- Take the taxi from Raiganj to Katihar
4h 39m₹837–1,114Train, line 12505 train
cheapest- Take the train from Balurghat to Barsoi Jn15463
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Katihar Jn12505 / ...
5h 35m₹285–2,210Drive 170.6 km
- Drive from Bālurghāt to Katihar170.6 km
2h 42m₹1,784–2,576Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bālurghāt to Katihar170.6 km
2h 42m₹1,700–2,100
Bālurghāt to Katihar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bālurghāt to Katihar is to bus and taxi which costs ₹800 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Bālurghāt to Katihar is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct train from Bālurghāt to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Balurghat and arriving at Katihar Jn via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Bālurghāt and Katihar is 172 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Bālurghāt to Katihar without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bālurghāt to Katihar, including transfers.
Bālurghāt to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Balurghat station.
Bālurghāt to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barsoi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bālurghāt to Katihar is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Bālurghāt to Katihar.
There are eight+ hotels available in Katihar.
What companies run services between Bālurghāt, India and Katihar, India?
You can take a train from Balurghat to Katihar Jn via Barsoi Jn in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Balurghat to Barsoi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Barsoi Jn to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Balughat to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,100
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