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

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  1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane DEL - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    5h 4m
    ₹7,069–11,095

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Howrah Jntrain train 12302 / ...
    17h 5m
    ₹600–4,800

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Delhi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    28h 21m
    ₹1,518–3,798

  4. Drive  1,442.4 km

    1. Drive from New Delhi to Howrahcar car 1,442.4 km
    17h 39m
    ₹14,111–20,383

  5. Fly from Hindon, ferry

    1. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane HDO - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    4h 6m
    ₹8,707–20,844

  6. Train via Sealdah

    1. Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain train 12314 / ...
    18h 9m
    ₹655–4,823

New Delhi to Howrah by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration17h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,353 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Howrah Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,800 and the journey takes 17h 5m.

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