There are 8 ways to get from Howrah to Rāiganj by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganjbus
6h 47m₹345–515Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Raiganjtrain 13053
8h 35m₹270–2,100Drive 393.5 km
- Drive from Howrah to Rāiganjcar 393.5 km
5h 47m₹3,813–5,508Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Rāiganjtaxi 393.5 km
5h 47m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Purnea Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Raiganjtrain
6h 2m₹9,388–38,918Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Raiganj NBSTC Bus Standbus
11h 25m₹316–498Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Raiganjtrain
7h 44m₹4,188–9,918Fly to Saidpur Airport, drive
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Saidpur Airport (SPD)plane CCU - SPD
- Drive from Saidpur Airport (SPD) to Radhikapurcar
10h 32m₹4,928–29,068
Howrah to Rāiganj by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj is to ferry and bus which costs ₹310 - ₹500 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹5,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah to Rāiganj. However, there are services departing from Howrah Maidan and arriving at Raiganj via 1 No. Gate Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Raiganj. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Howrah and Rāiganj is 401 km. The road distance is 393.5 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj without a car is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹340 - ₹550.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Howrah to Rāiganj, including transfers.
Howrah to Rāiganj bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from 1 No. Gate Airport station.
Howrah to Rāiganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Rāiganj is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs ₹340 - ₹550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Rāiganj, India?
NBSTC operates a bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹310–480 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Raiganj once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 8h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–37,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–8,500
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–36,000
- Website
- usbair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Saidpur Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–25,000
- Website
- biman-airlines.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Saidpur Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–30,000
- Website
- flynovoair.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Saidpur Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Katihar Jn to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Baghdogra to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–480
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹310–350
Bus from Esplanade to Raiganj NBSTC Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–490
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- 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
- 5h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Howrah to Rāiganj bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Raiganj station.
Howrah to Rāiganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raiganj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Rāiganj is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Howrah to Rāiganj.
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