There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Esplanade (Station) by bus, ferry, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 6 bus
best- Take the bus from Shibpur Tram Depot to Babughatbus 6
20 min₹30Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
25 min₹6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Esplanade (Station)taxi 7.2 km
10 min₹210–260Line 73 bus
- Take the bus from Kadamtala Power House to Babughat Bus Standbus 73
22 min₹20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Esplanade (Station) is to ferry which costs ₹6 - ₹9 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Esplanade (Station) is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ₹210 - ₹260.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shibpur Tram Depot and arriving at Babughat. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Howrah Jetty and arriving at Fairlie. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Howrah and Esplanade (Station) is 11 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Esplanade (Station) without a car is to line 6 bus which takes 20 min and costs ₹30.
The line 6 bus from Shibpur Tram Depot to Babughat takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Howrah to Esplanade (Station) bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Shibpur Tram Depot station.
Howrah to Esplanade (Station) bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Babughat station.
There are 1113+ hotels available in Esplanade (Station).
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Esplanade (Station), India?
West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Shibpur Tram Depot to Babughat every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹30 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹6–9 and the journey takes 10 min.
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Shibpur Tram Depot to Babughat
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Kadamtala Power House to Babughat Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹20
- Website
- WBTC
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- ₹210–260
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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