There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Howrah by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Varanasi Airport, subway
best- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane VNS - CCU
- Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway
4h 35m₹5,048–13,089Train via Sealdah
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain 22318
12h 19m₹374–2,733Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
14hDrive 661.3 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Howrahcar 661.3 km
9h 32m₹7,366–10,639Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kashi to Danapurtrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PAT - CCU
6h 51m₹5,982–25,779Train
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12354 / ...
14h 25m₹380–3,000Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Asansolbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Asansol
- Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Asansol
14h 57m
Varanasi to Howrah by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Howrah is to train via Sealdah which costs ₹370 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Howrah is to fly and subway which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹14,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Kolkata, West Bengal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.
The distance between Varanasi and Howrah is 688 km. The road distance is 661.3 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Howrah without a car is to train via Sealdah which takes 12h 19m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Varanasi to Howrah, including transfers.
Varanasi to Howrah bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Howrah is to train via Sealdah which takes 12h 19m and costs ₹370 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Howrah, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Alternatively, Choudhary travels and cargo operates a bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal hourly, and the journey takes 14h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–21,000
- Phone
- +91 9007041844
- info@kmrc.in
- Website
- kmrc.in
Subway from Noapara to Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–19
- Website
- kmrc.in
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹360–430
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,800
Train from Kashi to Danapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- 9001274136
- narpatchoudhary313@gmail.com
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 9903004441
- srsmunnatravels@gmail.com
- Website
- SRS Munna Travels
Bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SRS Munna Travels
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Asansol to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Express Line
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Howrah bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Varanasi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Howrah is 661 km. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Varanasi to Howrah.
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