There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Maithon by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Barakartrain 12321 / ...
3h 19m₹557–1,872Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansolbus
4h 50m₹780–1,023Drive 230.5 km
- Drive from Howrah to Maithoncar 230.5 km
3h 40m₹2,598–3,752Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Maithontaxi 230.5 km
3h 40m₹5,000–6,500Train via Asansol Jn
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain 13021 / ...
5h 44m₹665–2,759
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Maithon is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Maithon is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah to Maithon. However, there are services departing from Kolkata Esplanade and arriving at Asansol via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Maithon. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Barakar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Howrah and Maithon is 227 km. The road distance is 230.5 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Maithon without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Howrah to Maithon, including transfers.
Howrah to Maithon bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Howrah to Maithon train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Maithon is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Maithon, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Barakar 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansol hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–230 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Barakar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–230
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Howrah to Maithon bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Asansol station.
Howrah to Maithon train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barakar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Maithon is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Howrah to Maithon.
There are 25+ hotels available in Maithon.