There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypassbus
2h 37m₹1,153–3,255Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Hijillitrain 08061 / ...
2h 56m₹150–1,200Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from Howrah to IIT Kharagpurcar 122.6 km
1h 44m₹1,379–1,992Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to IIT Kharagpurtaxi 122.6 km
1h 44m₹2,700–3,300Train via Shalimar
- Take the train from Shalimar to Kharagpur Jntrain 12821 / ...
3h₹248–1,981
Howrah to IIT Kharagpur by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur. However, there are services departing from Esplande Bus Stand and arriving at Kharagpur Bypass via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
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 and IIT Kharagpur is 206 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur without a car is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur, including transfers.
Howrah to IIT Kharagpur bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Esplande Bus Stand station.
Howrah to IIT Kharagpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur is to bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and IIT Kharagpur, India?
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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Hijilli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- 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 Shalimar to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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 IIT Kharagpur bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Kharagpur Bypass station.
Howrah to IIT Kharagpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Hijilli station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to IIT Kharagpur is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Howrah to IIT Kharagpur.
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