There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge 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 Girish Parksubway
4h 29m₹5,547–9,587Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain 22318
12h 9m₹360–2,800Bus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
14h 20mDrive 662.6 km
- Drive from Varanasi to Howrah Bridgecar 662.6 km
9h 34m₹7,478–10,801Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Danapurtrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PAT - CCU
7h 5m₹5,483–26,791Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.
- Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Howrah Jntrain 12312 / ...
13h 29m₹463–3,568Train #2
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12334 / ...
13h 42m₹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
15h 17m
Varanasi to Howrah Bridge by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge is to fly and subway which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge. However, there are services departing from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Howrah Bridge via Central Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Varanasi Jn and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.
The distance between Varanasi and Howrah Bridge is 688 km. The road distance is 662.6 km.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge without a car is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge, including transfers.
Varanasi to Howrah Bridge bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, depart from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh station.
Varanasi to Howrah Bridge train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varanasi Jn station.
The best way to get from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge is to train which takes 12h 9m and costs ₹360 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 20m.
What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Howrah Bridge, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 40m. 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 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–21,000
- Phone
- +91 9007041844
- info@kmrc.in
- Website
- kmrc.in
Subway from Noapara to Girish Park
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–17
- Website
- https://www.kmrc.in/
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹360–2,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Varanasi Jn to Danapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Varanasi to Howrah Bridge bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Varanasi to Howrah Bridge train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sealdah station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Howrah Bridge is 663 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge.
There are 1108+ hotels available in Howrah Bridge.