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How to get fromHowrah to Maithon Damby train, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Maithon Dam by train, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chittaranjantrain train 13005 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Chittaranjan to Maithon Damtaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    ₹1,040–2,544

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansolbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Asansol to Maithon Damtaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    ₹1,036–1,338

  3. Drive  248.1 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Maithon Damcar car 248.1 km
    3h 59m
    ₹2,778–4,012

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Maithon Damtaxi taxi 248.1 km
    3h 59m
    ₹5,500–6,500

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  • Distance: 266.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Maithon Dam, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Maithon Dam. However, you can take the train to Chittaranjan then take the taxi to Maithon Dam. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Fairlie, walk to Kolkata Esplanade, take the bus to Asansol, then take the taxi to Maithon Dam.

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