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How to get fromKathmandu to Howrahby plane, subway, ferry, car, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Howrah by plane, subway, ferry, car, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, subway, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KTM - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    5h 46m
    ₹11,952–27,009

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    31h 18m
    ₹879–3,409

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 13022 / ...
    20h 14m
    ₹2,062–5,259

  4. Drive  844.3 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Howrahcar car 844.3 km
    12h 58m
    ₹10,228–14,774

  5. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane SIF - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    13h 13m
    ₹16,687–64,685

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,489Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 668.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Howrah, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Howrah. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, take the subway to Esplanade, walk to Fairlie, then take the ferry to Howrah Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Howrah Jn via Raxaul Jn in around 20h 14m.

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