What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves?

The fastest way to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹19,000.

Is there a direct train between Howrah and Barabar Caves?

No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Barabar Caves. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Gaya Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Howrah to Barabar Caves?

The distance between Howrah and Barabar Caves is 479 km. The road distance is 495.1 km.

How do I travel from Howrah to Barabar Caves without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,700.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah to Barabar Caves train from?

Howrah to Barabar Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.

Train or fly from Howrah to Barabar Caves?

The best way to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹19,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Howrah to Barabar Caves train arrive?

Howrah to Barabar Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Gaya Jn station.

Can I drive from Howrah to Barabar Caves?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Barabar Caves is 495 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Howrah to Barabar Caves.

Where can I stay near Barabar Caves?

There are 160+ hotels available in Barabar Caves.

Howrah to Barabar Caves - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Barabar Caves by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Gaya
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane CCU - GAY
3h 32m
₹5,118–18,768
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Gaya Jntrain 12321 / ...
7h 42m
₹756–2,685
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Dhanbadbus
3. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Gaya Jntrain
10h 5m
₹1,106–5,308
Drive 495.1 km
1. Drive from Howrah to Barabar Cavescar 495.1 km
7h 56m
₹5,530–7,987
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Barabar Cavestaxi 495.1 km
7h 56m
₹10,000–13,000
Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CCU - PAT
2. Take the train from Patna Jn to Belatrain
5h 57m
₹6,098–14,668

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

₹4,577Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.7 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Barabar Caves, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Gaya Jn every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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