There are 8 ways to get from Howrah to Rāiganj by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Airport Gate 1
best- Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
6h 47m₹345–534Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Raiganj13053
8h 35m₹270–2,100Drive 393.5 km
- Drive from Howrah to Rāiganj393.5 km
5h 46m₹4,159–6,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Rāiganj393.5 km
5h 46m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Purnea Airport, taxi
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)CCU - PXN
- Take the taxi from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Rāiganj
4h 46m₹5,532–17,438Bus
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Raiganj NBSTC Bus Stand
10h₹310–490Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)CCU - IXB
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Raiganj
8h 26m₹4,302–8,938Fly to Saidpur Airport, drive
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Saidpur Airport (SPD)CCU - SPD
- Drive from Saidpur Airport (SPD) to Rāiganj
8h 25m₹3,832–19,738
Howrah to Rāiganj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj is to bus which costs ₹310 - ₹490 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Esplanade and arriving at Raiganj NBSTC Bus Stand. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Raiganj. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Howrah and Rāiganj is 399 km. The road distance is 393.5 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj without a car is to bus via Airport Gate 1 which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹340 - ₹550.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Howrah to Rāiganj, including transfers.
Howrah to Rāiganj bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from 1 No. Gate Airport station.
Howrah to Rāiganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj is to bus via Airport Gate 1 which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹340 - ₹550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Rāiganj, India?
NBSTC operates a bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–480 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Raiganj once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–16,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Website
- usbair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Saidpur Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–21,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–11,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–6,500
- Website
- flynovoair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Saidpur Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Baghdogra to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–480
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Seater
- ₹310–350
Bus from Esplanade to Raiganj NBSTC Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–490
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–11,000
Taxi and cab service kolkata
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 98313 72515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Howrah to Rāiganj bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Raiganj station.
Howrah to Rāiganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raiganj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Rāiganj is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Howrah to Rāiganj.
There are one+ hotels available in Rāiganj.