There are 5 ways to get from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah by train, bus, ferry, car, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jntrain 18044
3h 14m₹140–1,200Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Midnapore to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Pushback
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
4h 8mDrive 122.6 km
- Drive from IIT Kharagpur to Howrahcar 122.6 km
1h 44m₹1,370–1,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from IIT Kharagpur to Howrahtaxi 122.6 km
1h 44m₹2,700–3,300Train via Howrah Jn
- Take the train from Hijilli to Howrah Jntrain 18044
4h 28m₹150–1,200
IIT Kharagpur to Howrah by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,200 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hijilli and arriving at Santragachi Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between IIT Kharagpur and Howrah is 113 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,200.
The train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jn takes 2h 56m including transfers and departs once daily.
IIT Kharagpur to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Hijilli station.
IIT Kharagpur to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Kharagpur to Howrah is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah.
There are 1101+ hotels available in Howrah.
What companies run services between IIT Kharagpur, India and Howrah, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Hijilli to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9945600000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Khandai Supreme
Bus from Midnapore to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Khandai Supreme
- Website
- Maa Pitambra Harshit Travels
Bus from Midnapore to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Maa Pitambra Harshit Travels
- Website
- ARSH Travels
Bus from Midnapore to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- ARSH Travels
- Website
- Ashok Bus Service
Bus from Midnapore to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Ashok Bus Service
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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