What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Elgin Road?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Elgin Road is to subway which costs ₹12 - ₹15 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Elgin Road?

The fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Elgin Road is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ₹200 - ₹240.

Is there a direct bus between Howrah Station and Elgin Road?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Howrah Bus Stand and arriving at Elgin Road. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Howrah Station and Elgin Road?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mahatma Gandhi and arriving at Rabindra Sadan. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Howrah Station to Elgin Road?

The distance between Howrah Station and Elgin Road is 10 km.

How do I travel from Howrah Station to Elgin Road without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah Station to Elgin Road without a car is to bus which takes 18 min and costs ₹23.

How long does it take to get from Howrah Station to Elgin Road?

The bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Elgin Road takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Howrah Station to Elgin Road bus from?

Howrah Station to Elgin Road bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Howrah Bus Stand station.

Where do I catch the Howrah Station to Elgin Road train from?

Howrah Station to Elgin Road train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), depart from Mahatma Gandhi station.

Where does the Howrah Station to Elgin Road bus arrive?

Howrah Station to Elgin Road bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Elgin Road station.

Where does the Howrah Station to Elgin Road train arrive?

Howrah Station to Elgin Road train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), arrive at Rabindra Sadan station.

Where can I stay near Elgin Road?

There are 1111+ hotels available in Elgin Road.

Howrah Station to Elgin Road - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Howrah Station to Elgin Road by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Elgin Roadbus S 117 / ...
18 min
₹23
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Mahatma Gandhi to Rabindra Sadansubway Blue
40 min
₹12–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howrah Station to Elgin Roadtaxi 6.7 km
9 min
₹200–240
Walk
1. Take the walk from Howrah Station to Elgin Roadwalk 7.3 km
1h 27m

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Distance: 9.8 km
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Howrah Station, India and Elgin Road, India?

West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Elgin Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ₹23 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) operates a subway from Mahatma Gandhi to Rabindra Sadan every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹12–15 and the journey takes 10 min.

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