There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Shikharji by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Parasnath12311 / ...
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharji
5h 58m₹670–2,217Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Take the train from Durgapur to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharji
7h 58m₹942–2,300Drive 329 km
- Drive from Howrah to Shikharji329 km
5h 59m₹3,458–4,995Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Shikharji329 km
5h 59m₹7,000–9,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Deoghar (DGH)CCU - DGH
- Take the taxi from Deoghar (DGH) to Shikharji
5h 42m₹6,732–22,838
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Deoghar (DGH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Shikharji is to train and taxi which costs ₹650 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Shikharji is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹23,000.
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 and taxi which takes 5h 58m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Howrah to Shikharji, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Shikharji is 329 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Howrah to Shikharji.
There are two+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Shikharji, India?
There is no direct connection from Howrah to Shikharji. However, you can take the train to Parasnath then take the taxi to Shikharji. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Durgapur, walk to Durgapur, take the train to Nsc Bose J Gomo, then take the taxi to Shikharji.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Deoghar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Durgapur to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹450–9,000
Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 91 23 25 66 67
- Website
- ercustbase.wixsite.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 28 84 55 55
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
4G Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 77 50 77 77
Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 91 23 25 66 67
- Website
- ercustbase.wixsite.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 28 84 55 55
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
4G Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 77 50 77 77
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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