There are 5 ways to get from Akra (Station) to Howrah by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Benir Pul to Kolkata Port Trust Khidirpurebus C-44
45 minDrive 16.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Akra (Station) to Howrahcar 16.8 km
21 min₹189–272Line 31051 train, line 30111 train
- Take the train from Akra to Majerhattrain 31051 / ...
- Take the train from Majerhat to Princep Ghattrain 30111 / ...
1h 11m₹209–1,694Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akra (Station) to Howrahtaxi 16.8 km
21 min₹420–500Bus via Howrah Station
- Take the bus from Benir Pul to Howrah Stationbus C-44
1h 10m
Akra (Station) to Howrah by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akra (Station) to Howrah is to drive which costs ₹180 - ₹280 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Akra (Station) to Howrah is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs ₹420 - ₹500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Benir Pul and arriving at Kolkata Port Trust Khidirpure. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
No, there is no direct train from Akra (Station) to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Akra and arriving at Princep Ghat via Majerhat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Akra (Station) and Howrah is 10 km. The road distance is 16.8 km.
The best way to get from Akra (Station) to Howrah without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs .
The bus from Benir Pul to Kolkata Port Trust Khidirpure takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Akra (Station) to Howrah bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Benir Pul station.
Akra (Station) to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Akra station.
The best way to get from Akra (Station) to Howrah is to bus which takes 45 min and costs . Alternatively, you can line 31051 train and line 30111 train, which costs ₹200 - ₹1,700 and takes 1h 11m.
What companies run services between Akra (Station), India and Howrah, India?
West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Benir Pul to Kolkata Port Trust Khidirpure every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Akra to Princep Ghat via Majerhat in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Akra to Majerhat
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Majerhat to Princep Ghat
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹100–850
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹310–390
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Bus from Benir Pul to Kolkata Port Trust Khidirpure
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
Bus from Benir Pul to Howrah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- ₹420–500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Akra (Station) to Howrah bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Kolkata Port Trust Khidirpure station.
Akra (Station) to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Majerhat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akra (Station) to Howrah is 17 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Akra (Station) to Howrah.
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