What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah to Thar Desert?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Thar Desert is to train and bus which costs ₹1,600 - ₹7,000 and takes 40h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah to Thar Desert?

The fastest way to get from Howrah to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.

How far is it from Howrah to Thar Desert?

The distance between Howrah and Thar Desert is 1883 km. The road distance is 2033.2 km.

How do I travel from Howrah to Thar Desert without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah to Thar Desert without a car is to train which takes 33h 48m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹9,000.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Thar Desert?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Howrah to Thar Desert, including transfers.

Train or fly from Howrah to Thar Desert?

The best way to get from Howrah to Thar Desert is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹9,000 and takes 33h 48m.

Can I drive from Howrah to Thar Desert?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Thar Desert is 2033 km. It takes approximately 29h 44m to drive from Howrah to Thar Desert.

Where can I stay near Thar Desert?

There are 301+ hotels available in Thar Desert.

Howrah to Thar Desert - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Thar Desert by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaisalmer (JSA)CCU - JSA
7h 51m
₹10,632–20,788
Train via Jodhpur
cheapest
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Jodhpur Jn12307 / ...
2. Take the train from Jodhpur Jn to Thalyat Hamira04826
37h 3m
₹1,169–7,649
Train
1. Take the train from Sealdah to Bikaner Jn12259
2. Take the train from Bikaner Jn to Jaisalmer12468
33h 48m
₹1,540–8,978
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sealdah to New Delhi
2. Take the bus from Delhi to Jaipur
3. Take the bus from Jaipur to Tehyat Fata
40h 19m
₹1,682–7,006
Drive 2,033.2 km
1. Drive from Howrah to Thar Desert2,033.2 km
29h 44m
₹21,251–30,696
Train, train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Barddhaman
2. Take the train from Barddhaman to Durgapur
3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Jaisalmer (JSA)RDP - JSA
20h 35m
₹14,671–33,832

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaisalmer (JSA) flights

49Weekly Planes

7h 20mAverage Duration

₹10,121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,883.5 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India?

Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, and Spicejet fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Jaisalmer (JSA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Esplanade Bus Terminal to Thar Desert via Beleghata, Sealdah, Bikaner Jn, and Jaisalmer in around 33h 48m.

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Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
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Train from Sealdah to Bikaner Jn

Ave. Duration: 25h 20m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: ₹800–6,500
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹800–950
Third AC (3A): ₹2,000–2,500
Second AC (2A): ₹2,900–3,600
First Class (1A): ₹4,800–6,500

Train from Bikaner Jn to Jaisalmer

Ave. Duration: 5h 40m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹220–1,800
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹220–270
Third AC (3A): ₹600–750
Second AC (2A): ₹800–1,100
First Class (1A): ₹1,300–1,800

Train from Sealdah to New Delhi

Ave. Duration: 18h
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: ₹600–4,900
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹600–750
Third AC (3A): ₹1,600–2,000
Second AC (2A): ₹2,300–2,900
First Class (1A): ₹3,800–4,900

Train from Howrah Jn to Barddhaman

Ave. Duration: 1h 2m
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: ₹140–1,100
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹140–170
Third AC (3A): ₹390–490
Second AC (2A): ₹500–700
First Class (1A): ₹850–1,100

Train from Barddhaman to Durgapur

Ave. Duration: 40 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: ₹130–1,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹130–160
Third AC (3A): ₹370–460
Second AC (2A): ₹490–650
First Class (1A): ₹800–1,000

Train from Howrah Jn to Jodhpur Jn

Ave. Duration: 30h
Frequency: 6 times a week
Estimated price: ₹750–6,000
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹750–950
Third AC (3A): ₹1,900–2,400
Second AC (2A): ₹2,700–3,500
First Class (1A): ₹4,600–6,000

Train from Jodhpur Jn to Thalyat Hamira

Ave. Duration: 5h 42m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: ₹210–1,600
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: ₹210–250
Third AC (3A): ₹550–700
Second AC (2A): ₹750–1,000
First Class (1A): ₹1,200–1,600

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How to get fromHowrah to Thar Desertby plane, train, bus or car

There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Thar Desert by plane, train, bus, or car

Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Train via Jodhpur

Train

Train, bus

Drive 2,033.2 km

Train, train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly