What is the cheapest way to get from Egra to Howrah?

The cheapest way to get from Egra to Howrah is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Egra to Howrah?

The fastest way to get from Egra to Howrah is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.

Is there a direct bus between Egra and Howrah?

No, there is no direct bus from Egra to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Kolkata Esplanade via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Egra and Howrah?

No, there is no direct train from Egra to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Santragachi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Egra to Howrah?

The distance between Egra and Howrah is 174 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.

How do I travel from Egra to Howrah without a car?

The best way to get from Egra to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.

How long does it take to get from Egra to Howrah?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Egra to Howrah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Egra to Howrah bus from?

Egra to Howrah bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Contai station.

Where do I catch the Egra to Howrah train from?

Egra to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.

Train or bus from Egra to Howrah?

The best way to get from Egra to Howrah is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Egra to Howrah bus arrive?

Egra to Howrah bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.

Where does the Egra to Howrah train arrive?

Egra to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.

Can I drive from Egra to Howrah?

Yes, the driving distance between Egra to Howrah is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Egra to Howrah.

Where can I stay near Howrah?

There are 1107+ hotels available in Howrah.

Egra to Howrah - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Egra to Howrah by train, taxi, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jntrain 12858 / ...
2h 33m
₹767–2,017
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
4h 19m
₹766–964
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Egra to Henriataxi
2. Take the bus from Henria to Howrah, West Bengalbus Henria
4h 11m
Drive 150.2 km
1. Drive from Egra to Howrahcar 150.2 km
2h 17m
₹1,692–2,444
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Egra to Howrahtaxi 150.2 km
2h 17m
₹3,300–4,000

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Distance: 174.1 km
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Egra, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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