There are 7 ways to get from Howrah to Shikharji by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 12311 / ...
5h 46m₹200–1,600Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Dhanbad
7h 35m₹850–2,900Drive 329 km
- Drive from Howrah to Shikharjicar 329 km
5h 50m₹3,700–5,345Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Shikharjitaxi 329 km
5h 50m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane CCU - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
8h 38m₹6,978–13,948Bus via Khejurtala
- Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Dhanbadbus Howrah, West Bengal - Dhanbad
8h 53mFly 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 32m₹5,158–13,288
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹200 - ₹1,600 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Shikharji is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Kolkata, West Bengal and arriving at Parasnath via Dhanbad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Howrah and Shikharji is 296 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 46m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Howrah to Shikharji, including transfers.
Howrah to Shikharji bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Howrah to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Shikharji is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs ₹200 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad hourly. Tickets cost ₹850–2,900 and the journey takes 5h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–11,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ranchi to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Gaya Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- info@shyamolibus.com
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Dhanbad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,900
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Howrah to Shikharji bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Dhanbad station.
Howrah to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn 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.