There are 5 ways to get from Forbesganj to Howrah by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Forbesganj to Barddhamantrain 13160
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Howrah Jntrain 36830 / ...
10h 27m₹403–3,088Drive 505.2 km
- Drive from Forbesganj to Howrahcar 505.2 km
7h 43m₹5,742–8,294Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forbesganj to Howrahtaxi 505.2 km
7h 43m₹11,000–14,000Fly from Biratnagar Airport
- Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane BIR - CCU
9h 47m₹5,326–31,472Train to Purnea Airport, fly
- Take the train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jntrain
- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PXN - CCU
4h 15m₹7,058–29,525
Forbesganj to Howrah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forbesganj to Howrah is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,100 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Forbesganj to Howrah is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹30,000.
No, there is no direct train from Forbesganj to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Forbesganj and arriving at Howrah Jn via Barddhaman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
The distance between Forbesganj and Howrah is 517 km. The road distance is 505.2 km.
The best way to get from Forbesganj to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Forbesganj to Howrah, including transfers.
Forbesganj to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Forbesganj station.
The best way to get from Forbesganj to Howrah is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹5,000 - ₹32,000 and takes 9h 47m.
Forbesganj to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barddhaman station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbesganj to Howrah is 505 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Forbesganj to Howrah.
What companies run services between Forbesganj, India and Howrah, India?
You can take a train from Forbesganj to Howrah Jn via Barddhaman in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, Buddha Air Ltd, Yeti Airlines, and Biman Bangladesh Airlines fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) 3 times a day.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–31,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Forbesganj to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Barddhaman to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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