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

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There are 7 ways to get from Varanasi to Howrah by plane, subway, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Varanasi Airport, subway, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane VNS - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    4h 35m
    ₹5,553–13,098

  2. Train via Sealdah

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain train 22318
    12h 19m
    ₹374–2,733

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    13h 12m

  4. Drive  661.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Howrahcar car 661.3 km
    9h 32m
    ₹7,413–10,707

  5. Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kashi to Danapurtrain train
    2. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane PAT - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    7h 14m
    ₹5,988–15,788

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 12354 / ...
    14h 25m
    ₹380–3,000

  7. Bus, ferry via Gaya

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gaya to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    18h 12m

Varanasi to Howrah by train, foot, and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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.

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