There are 4 ways to get from Esplanade (Station) to Howrah by bus, ferry, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 6 bus
best- Take the bus from Babughat to Shibpur Tram Depotbus 6
20 min₹30Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
25 min₹6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Esplanade (Station) to Howrahtaxi 6.6 km
9 min₹200–240Line 73 bus
- Take the bus from Babughat Bus Stand to Kadamtala Power Housebus 73
22 min₹20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Esplanade (Station) to Howrah is to ferry which costs ₹6 - ₹9 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Esplanade (Station) to Howrah is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ₹200 - ₹240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Babughat and arriving at Shibpur Tram Depot. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Fairlie and arriving at Howrah Jetty. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Esplanade (Station) and Howrah is 7 km.
The best way to get from Esplanade (Station) to Howrah without a car is to line 6 bus which takes 20 min and costs ₹30.
The line 6 bus from Babughat to Shibpur Tram Depot takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Esplanade (Station) to Howrah bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Babughat station.
Esplanade (Station) to Howrah bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Shibpur Tram Depot station.
There are 1127+ hotels available in Howrah.
What companies run services between Esplanade (Station), India and Howrah, India?
West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Babughat to Shibpur Tram Depot every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹30 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹6–9 and the journey takes 10 min.
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Babughat to Shibpur Tram Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Babughat Bus Stand to Kadamtala Power House
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹20
- Website
- WBTC
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- ₹200–240
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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