There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Sonāmukhi by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Panagarhtrain 12321 / ...
- Take the taxi from Panagarh to Sonāmukhitaxi
2h 48m₹1,359–2,814Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shalimar to Bankuratrain 12885 / ...
- Take the train from Bankura to Sonamukhitrain 08094 / ...
5h 45m₹311–2,401Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapurbus
3h 46m₹1,042–1,400Drive 148.3 km
- Drive from Howrah to Sonāmukhicar 148.3 km
2h 12m₹1,673–2,417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Sonāmukhitaxi 148.3 km
2h 12m₹3,400–4,200
Howrah to Sonāmukhi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Sonāmukhi is to train which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Sonāmukhi is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah to Sonāmukhi. However, there are services departing from Kolkata Esplanade and arriving at Durgapur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Sonāmukhi. However, there are services departing from Shalimar and arriving at Sonamukhi via Bankura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Howrah and Sonāmukhi is 191 km. The road distance is 148.3 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Sonāmukhi without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 48m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Howrah to Sonāmukhi, including transfers.
Howrah to Sonāmukhi bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Howrah to Sonāmukhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shalimar station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Sonāmukhi is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹310 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Sonāmukhi, India?
SBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–300 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shalimar to Sonamukhi via Bankura in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Panagarh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
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
Train from Bankura to Sonamukhi
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–4,200
Durgapur Cab Service
Go Cab
- Phone
- +91 82 50 51 14 55
- Website
- gocab.business.site
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 Sonāmukhi bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Durgapur station.
Howrah to Sonāmukhi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bankura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Sonāmukhi is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Howrah to Sonāmukhi.
There are 14+ hotels available in Sonāmukhi.







