There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Bettiah by plane, train, car, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gorakhpur Airport, train
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)plane CCU - GOP
- Take the train from Gorakhpur to Bettiahtrain
7h 56m₹5,518–20,818Ferry, bus, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapurbus
- Take the train from Durgapur to Bettiahtrain
15h 10m₹436–2,608Train
- Take the train from Bandel Jn to Bettiahtrain 15051
13h 37m₹461–3,631Drive 700.1 km
- Drive from Howrah to Bettiahcar 700.1 km
10h 32m₹7,848–11,335Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane CCU - PAT
- Take the train from Patliputra to Muzaffarpur Jntrain
- Take the train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Bettiahtrain
9h 3m₹6,008–16,578Fly to Simara Airport
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane CCU - SIF
9h 16m₹13,538–82,318
Howrah to Bettiah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Bettiah is to ferry and bus and train which costs ₹430 - ₹2,700 and takes 15h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Bettiah is to fly and train which takes 7h 56m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹21,000.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Bettiah. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Bettiah via Bandel Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
The distance between Howrah and Bettiah is 889 km. The road distance is 700.1 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Bettiah without a car is to train which takes 13h 37m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Howrah to Bettiah, including transfers.
Howrah to Bettiah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bandel Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Bettiah is to train which takes 13h 37m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹13,000 - ₹85,000 and takes 9h 16m.
Howrah to Bettiah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bettiah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Bettiah is 700 km. It takes approximately 10h 32m to drive from Howrah to Bettiah.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Bettiah, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Bandel Jn to Bettiah once a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 58m. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Simara Airport (SIF) once daily.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gorakhpur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–19,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Simara Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–80,000
- Website
- helitrans.no
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Gorakhpur to Bettiah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Bandel Jn to Bettiah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Patliputra to Muzaffarpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Muzaffarpur Jn to Bettiah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Durgapur to Bettiah
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Phone
- +918697733391
- onlinebookingctc@gmail.com
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are four+ hotels available in Bettiah.