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How to get fromHowrah to Siliguriby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Siliguri by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CCU - IXB
    2h 51m
    ₹4,398–9,478

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12345 / ...
    9h
    ₹310–2,400

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus
    13h 25m
    ₹456–1,408

  4. Drive  551.7 km

    1. Drive from Howrah to Siliguricar car 551.7 km
    8h 20m
    ₹6,175–8,920

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Siliguritaxi taxi 551.7 km
    8h 20m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Ferry, bus via Siliguri

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
    13h 42m
    ₹556–4,208

Howrah to Siliguri by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket₹310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Siliguri, India?

Air India Express, IndiGo Airlines, and Spicejet fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to New Jalpaiguri 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–2,400 and the journey takes 9h.

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