There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Basta by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Basta is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Basta is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
The distance between Howrah and Basta is 204 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Basta without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Howrah to Basta, including transfers.
The best way to get from Howrah to Basta is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 6h 51m.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Basta is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Howrah to Basta.
There are nine+ hotels available in Basta.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Basta, Odisha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Basta 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, Shivam Travels operates a bus from Belepole to Balasore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹400–650 and the journey takes 6h 24m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shalimar to Basta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 9433012790
- shivambusodisha@gmail.com
- Website
- shivambus.com
Bus from Belepole to Balasore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹400–650
- Schedules at
- shivambus.com
- Sleeper
- ₹400–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
Taxi and cab service kolkata
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 98313 72515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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