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How to get fromHowrah to Hooghly Riverby subway, train, unknown, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Howrah to Hooghly River by subway, train, unknown, ferry, or bus

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  1. Subway, train, line 34920 train, travel

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    1. Take the subway from Howrah Maidan to Seldahsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Lakshmikantpurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Lakshmikantpur to Kakdwiptrain train
    4. Walk from Kakdwip to Hooghly Riverunknown unknown
    4h 42m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Haldia Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Walk from Haldia Bus Terminus to Hooghly Riverunknown unknown
    4h 56m

  3. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    2. Walk from Gangasagar to Hooghly Riverunknown unknown
    5h 14m

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  • Distance: 120.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Howrah, India and Hooghly River, India?

There is no direct connection from Howrah to Hooghly River. However, you can take the subway to Seldah, walk to Sealdah, take the train to Lakshmikantpur, take the line 34920 train to Kakdwip, then travel to Hooghly River. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Howrah Jetty to Hooghly River via Fairlie, Kolkata Esplanade, and Haldia Bus Terminus in around 4h 56m.

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