There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Shikharji by train, car, taxi, plane, or bus
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 Howrah Jn to Parasnathtrain 12175 / ...
5h 56m₹820–2,417Drive 329 km
- Drive from Howrah to Shikharjicar 329 km
5h 50m₹3,684–5,321Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Shikharjitaxi 329 km
5h 50m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, bus
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
- Take the bus from Ranchi to Parasnath Hillbus
8h 57mTrain, taxi
- Take the train from Shalimar to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain 15021
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
10h 5m₹1,216–3,206Fly to Gaya, train, taxi
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Gaya (GAY)plane CCU - GAY
- Take the train from Gaya Jn to Parasnathtrain
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
6h 52m₹5,458–20,288
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,500 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Shikharji is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs ₹3,600 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Parasnath via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Howrah and Shikharji is 345 km. The road distance is 329 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Shikharji without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Howrah to Shikharji, including transfers.
Howrah to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Parasnath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Shikharji is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Howrah to Shikharji.
There are 63+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Parasnath every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 48m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Patna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Shalimar to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Gaya Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Ranchi to Parasnath Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–9,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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