How to get fromDhaka to Howrahby train, bus, car, plane or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Dhaka to Howrah by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Dhaka to Benapoletrain
2. Take the train from Bangaon Jn to New Barrackporetrain
3. Take the bus from New Barackpore to Howrah Bus standbus
6h 51m
₹381–2,305
Drive 294.3 km
1. Drive from Dhaka to Howrahcar 294.3 km
4h 17m
₹3,195–4,614
Train to Agartala, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
1. Take the train from Dhaka to Azampurtrain
2. Fly from Agartala (IXA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXA - CCU
5h 31m
₹4,693–10,416
Train
1. Take the train from Dhaka to Benapoletrain Ruposhi Bangla Express / ...
2. Take the train from Bangaon Jn to Bidhan Nagartrain 33820 / ...
6h 54m
₹389–2,390
Fly Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DAC - CCU
2. Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway
4h 25m
₹7,582–13,374
Fly Shahjalal International Airport to Jessore Airport, drive, train
1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Jessore Airport (JSR)plane DAC - JSR
2. Drive from Jessore Airport (JSR) to Bangaon Jncar
3. Take the train from Bangaon Jn to Dum Dumtrain
5h 22m
₹10,199–13,253

Agartala (IXA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

₹3,990Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.1 km
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and Howrah, India?

You can take a train from Dhaka to Vidyasagar Toll Plaza via Benapole, Bangaon Jn, Bidhan Nagar, and Ultadanga VIP in around 6h 54m.

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Howrah(opens in a new window), India(opens in a new window)

Howrah is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. Howrah is located on the western bank of the Hooghly River opposite its twin city of Kolkata. Administratively it lies within Howrah district, and is the headquarters of the Howrah Sadar subdivision. It is the Third most populated city in West Bengal after Kolkata and Asansol. Howrah is an important transportation hub and gateway to Kolkata and West Bengal via Howrah Railway station and Howrah Bridge.

Things to do in Howrah

Eden Gardens(Opens in a new window)

Eden Gardens (Bengali: ইডেন গার্ডেন্স) is a cricket ground in Kolkata, India established in 1864. It is the home venue of the Bengal cricket team and the IPL franchise cricket team Kolkata Knight Riders, and is also a venue for Test, ODI and T20I matches of the India national cricket team. With a seating capacity of 66,349, it is the largest cricket stadium in India, and the second-largest cricket stadium in the world.

Maidan(Opens in a new window)

The Maidan (literally open field) also referred as Brigade Parade Ground is the largest urban park in Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a vast stretch of field and home to numerous play grounds, including the famous cricketing venue Eden Gardens, several football stadia, and Kolkata Race Course. The Maidan is dotted with statues and pieces of architecture, most notable being the Victoria Memorial. Due to the freshness and greenery it provides to the metropolis, it has been referred to as the "lungs of Kolkata". The Maidan is a property of the Indian Army and hosts the Eastern zone high command of the Indian Army in Fort William. The Maidan stretches from as far north as the Raj Bhavan building in Esplanade and as far south as the National Library on Belvedere Rd. in Alipore. The wide field stretches from the Hoogly River on the west to the Victoria Memorial on the east. It is a historical and cultural center of Kolkata as well as a center of leisure and entertainment for Calcuttans.

Indian Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Indian Museum is the largest and oldest museum in India and has rare collections of antiques, armour and ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies, and Mughal paintings. It was founded by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, in 1814. The founder curator was Nathaniel Wallich, a Danish botanist.

South Park Street Cemetery(Opens in a new window)

South Park Street Cemetery is located on Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, India. The road used to be called Park Street, and prior to that Burial Ground Road.

Places to stay in Howrah

The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

YMCA SEACOM INN(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

The Elgin Fairlawn, Kolkata(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Park Suites(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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