There are 5 ways to get from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Hijillitrain 08061 / ...
3h 4m₹150–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypassbus
3h 47m₹1,178–3,348Drive 126.7 km
- Drive from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpurcar 126.7 km
1h 46m₹1,427–2,061Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpurtaxi 126.7 km
1h 46m₹2,800–3,400Train via Kharagpur Jn
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kharagpur Jntrain 12703 / ...
3h 5m₹249–1,988
Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur. However, there are services departing from Howrah Bus Stand and arriving at Kharagpur Bypass via Esplande Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Hijilli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Howrah Station and IIT Kharagpur is 121 km. The road distance is 126.7 km.
The best way to get from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Howrah Jn to Hijilli takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Esplande Bus Stand station.
Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Howrah Station, India and IIT Kharagpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Hijilli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, Shyamoli Paribahan operates a bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypass 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹800–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Hijilli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Howrah Jn to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,800–3,400
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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More Questions & Answers
Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Kharagpur Bypass station.
Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Hijilli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Howrah Station to IIT Kharagpur.
There are eight+ hotels available in IIT Kharagpur.