What is the cheapest way to get from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge is to subway which costs ₹11 - ₹14 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ₹130 - ₹170.

Is there a direct bus between Esplanade and Howrah Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Esplanade Metro and arriving at Howrah Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Esplanade and Howrah Bridge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esplanade and arriving at Howrah Maidan. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge?

The distance between Esplanade and Howrah Bridge is 5 km.

How do I travel from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 17 min and costs ₹7 - ₹30.

How long does it take to get from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge?

The line 2 bus from Esplanade Metro to Howrah Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Esplanade to Howrah Bridge bus from?

Esplanade to Howrah Bridge bus services, operated by CSTC, depart from Esplanade Metro station.

Where do I catch the Esplanade to Howrah Bridge train from?

Esplanade to Howrah Bridge train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), depart from Esplanade station.

Where does the Esplanade to Howrah Bridge bus arrive?

Esplanade to Howrah Bridge bus services, operated by CSTC, arrive at Howrah Station.

Where does the Esplanade to Howrah Bridge train arrive?

Esplanade to Howrah Bridge train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), arrive at Howrah Maidan station.

Where can I stay near Howrah Bridge?

There are 1126+ hotels available in Howrah Bridge.

Esplanade to Howrah Bridge - 4 ways to travel via line 2 bus, subway, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Esplanade to Howrah Bridge by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 2 bus
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1. Take the bus from Esplanade Metro to Howrah Stationbus 2 / ...
17 min
₹7–30
Subway
1. Take the subway from Esplanade to Howrah Maidansubway Green
23 min
₹11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Esplanade to Howrah Bridgetaxi 4.2 km
5 min
₹130–170
Walk
1. Take the foot from Esplanade to Howrah Bridgewalk 3.3 km
38 min

Esplanade to Howrah Bridge by subway and foot

770Weekly Services

23 minAverage Duration

₹11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4.8 km
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Esplanade, West Bengal, India and Howrah Bridge, India?

CSTC operates a bus from Esplanade Metro to Howrah Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ₹7–30 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) operates a subway from Esplanade to Howrah Maidan every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹11–14 and the journey takes 5 min.

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