There are 6 ways to get from Delhi to Howrah by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DEL - CCU
4h 26m₹6,063–12,086Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Howrah Jntrain 12274 / ...
17h 5m₹600–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi, Delhi State to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus Delhi, Delhi State - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
30h 1mDrive 1,439.8 km
- Drive from Delhi to Howrahcar 1,439.8 km
17h 41m₹16,355–23,624Fly from Hindon
- Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane HDO - CCU
3h 42m₹8,164–16,791Train via Sealdah
- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
18h 9m₹655–4,823
Delhi to Howrah by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Howrah is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,800 and takes 17h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Howrah is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal via Delhi, Delhi State and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between Delhi and Howrah is 1350 km. The road distance is 1439.8 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 17h 5m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Delhi to Howrah, including transfers.
Delhi to Howrah bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, depart from Delhi, Delhi State station.
Delhi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Howrah is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,800 and takes 17h 5m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 1m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Howrah, India?
Starlight Airline, Spicejet, and two other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Howrah Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,800 and the journey takes 17h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Hindon to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–15,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–13,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–16,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,800
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
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More Questions & Answers
Delhi to Howrah bus services, operated by Revanta Roadlines, arrive at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Delhi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Howrah is 1440 km. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Delhi to Howrah.
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