There are 4 ways to get from Howrah Station to Egra by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain 12857 / ...
3h 2m₹764–2,003Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Contaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
4h 14mDrive 153.5 km
- Drive from Howrah Station to Egracar 153.5 km
2h 18m₹1,721–2,486Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah Station to Egrataxi 153.5 km
2h 18m₹3,400–4,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Egra is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,000 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Egra is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah Station to Egra. However, there are services departing from Howrah Bus stand and arriving at Contai via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah Station to Egra. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Kanthi P H via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Howrah Station and Egra is 182 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.
The best way to get from Howrah Station to Egra without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Howrah Station to Egra, including transfers.
Howrah Station to Egra bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kolkata station.
Howrah Station to Egra train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah Station to Egra is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Howrah Station, India and Egra, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kolkata to Contai every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Shiv Shakti also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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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Booking & Getting There
Howrah Station to Egra bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Contai station.
Howrah Station to Egra train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanthi P H station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Station to Egra is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Howrah Station to Egra.
There are two+ hotels available in Egra.