There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Joypur by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shalimar to Bishnupurtrain 12885
3h 34m₹780–2,117Ferry, bus, taxi
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Arambagbus
- Take the taxi from Arambag to Joypurtaxi
4h 16m₹1,171–1,603Drive 117.9 km
- Drive from Howrah to Joypurcar 117.9 km
1h 50m₹1,320–1,907Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Joypurtaxi 117.9 km
1h 50m₹2,800–3,400
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Joypur is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Joypur is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Joypur. However, there are services departing from Shalimar and arriving at Bishnupur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Howrah and Joypur is 216 km. The road distance is 117.9 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Joypur without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Howrah to Joypur, including transfers.
Howrah to Joypur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shalimar station.
Howrah to Joypur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bishnupur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Joypur is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Howrah to Joypur.
There are seven+ hotels available in Joypur.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Joypur, West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Bishnupur 6 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shalimar to Bishnupur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- SBSTC
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Arambag
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹65–95
- Schedules at
- SBSTC
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,400
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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