There are 8 ways to get from Howrah to Forbesganj by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
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Fly to Biratnagar Airport
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane CCU - BIR
5h 58m₹27,308–35,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Barddhamantrain 12321 / ...
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Forbesganjtrain 13159
11h 53m₹401–3,082Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganjbus
- Take the taxi from Raiganj to Purnia Jntaxi
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
10h 13m₹2,275–3,815Drive 505.9 km
- Drive from Howrah to Forbesganjcar 505.9 km
7h 43m₹5,641–8,148Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Forbesganjtaxi 505.9 km
7h 43m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Purnea Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
5h 25m₹8,548–34,598Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Forbesganjtrain
9h 48m₹4,228–9,718Fly to Darbhanga Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Darbhanga Airport (DBR)plane CCU - DBR
- Take the train from Darbhanga Jn to Forbesganjtrain
8h 48m₹13,418–26,608
Howrah to Forbesganj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Forbesganj is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Forbesganj is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹35,000.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Forbesganj. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Forbesganj via Barddhaman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
The distance between Howrah and Forbesganj is 482 km. The road distance is 505.9 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Forbesganj without a car is to bus and taxi and train which takes 10h 13m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Howrah to Forbesganj, including transfers.
Howrah to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Forbesganj is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹27,000 - ₹36,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 11h 53m.
Howrah to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barddhaman station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Forbesganj is 506 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Howrah to Forbesganj.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Forbesganj, India?
Buddha Air Ltd flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Howrah Jn to Forbesganj via Barddhaman in around 11h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–33,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Darbhanga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–25,000
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–35,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–6,500
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–49,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Howrah Jn to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Barddhaman to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Baghdogra to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Darbhanga Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–480
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹310–350
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–14,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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