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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Dhaka to Benapoletrain train
    2. Take the train from Bangaon Jn to New Barrackporetrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Barackpore to Howrah Bus standbus bus
    6h 48m
    ₹402–2,080

  2. Drive  294.3 km

    1. Drive from Dhaka to Howrahcar car 294.3 km
    4h 18m
    ₹3,303–4,770

  3. Train to Agartala, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dhaka to Azampurtrain train
    2. Fly from Agartala (IXA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXA - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    6h 13m
    ₹4,562–11,115

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dhaka to Benapoletrain train Ruposhi Bangla Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Bangaon Jn to Bidhan Nagartrain train 33820 / ...
    6h 52m
    ₹410–2,178

  5. Fly Shahjalal International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane DAC - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    5h 12m
    ₹8,093–27,366

  6. Fly Shahjalal International Airport to Jessore Airport, drive, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Jessore Airport (JSR)plane plane DAC - JSR
    2. Drive from Jessore Airport (JSR) to Bangaon Jncar car
    3. Take the train from Bangaon Jn to Dum Dumtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    6h 6m
    ₹7,710–13,245

Agartala (IXA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,674Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Dhaka, Bangladesh and Howrah, India?

You can take a train from Dhaka to Vidyasagar Toll Plaza via Benapole, Bangaon Jn, Bidhan Nagar, and Ultadanga VIP in around 6h 52m.

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