There are 5 ways to get from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Kharagpur Jn
best- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Santragachi Jntrain 12704 / ...
1h 22m₹346–1,444Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hijilli to Santragachi Jntrain 18044
3h 14m₹140–1,200Drive 122.6 km
- Drive from IIT Kharagpur to Howrahcar 122.6 km
1h 44m₹1,387–2,003Taxi
- 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 train via Kharagpur Jn which takes 1h 22m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,500.
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 114 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.
The best way to get from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah without a car is to train via Kharagpur Jn which takes 1h 22m and costs ₹340 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from IIT Kharagpur to Howrah, including transfers.
IIT Kharagpur to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kharagpur Jn 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 1157+ hotels available in Howrah.
What companies run services between IIT Kharagpur, India and Howrah, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kharagpur Jn to Santragachi Jn every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,300
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