There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Bānkura by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Howrah to Bānkura by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Bānkura is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹250 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Bānkura is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata and arriving at Bankura. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shalimar and arriving at Bankura. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Howrah and Bānkura is 228 km. The road distance is 164.8 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Bānkura without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500.
The train from Shalimar to Bankura takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs once daily.
Howrah to Bānkura bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
Howrah to Bānkura train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shalimar station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Bānkura is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹190 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹170 - ₹250 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Bānkura, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Bankura once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata to Bankura once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–250 and the journey takes 5h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Shalimar to Bankura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata to Bankura
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–250
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 to Bānkura bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Bankura station.
Howrah to Bānkura train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bankura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Bānkura is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Howrah to Bānkura.
There are five+ hotels available in Bānkura.