There are 5 ways to get from Katihar to Bālurghāt by taxi, bus, train, or car
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Taxi, bus
best- Take the taxi from Katihar to Raiganjtaxi
- Take the bus from Raiganj to Balughatbus
4h 39m₹1,643–2,011Train via Eklakhi
cheapest- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Eklakhitrain 05718 / ...
- Take the train from Eklakhi to Balurghattrain 05421 / ...
5h 17m₹263–2,122Drive 170.5 km
- Drive from Katihar to Bālurghātcar 170.5 km
2h 42m₹1,925–2,780Taxi
- Take the taxi from Katihar to Bālurghāttaxi 170.5 km
2h 42m₹3,400–4,200Train
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Balurghattrain 15464
6h 1m₹281–2,229
Katihar to Bālurghāt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Katihar to Bālurghāt is to train via Eklakhi which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Katihar to Bālurghāt is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Katihar to Bālurghāt. However, there are services departing from Katihar Jn and arriving at Balurghat via Eklakhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Katihar and Bālurghāt is 172 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.
The best way to get from Katihar to Bālurghāt without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Katihar to Bālurghāt, including transfers.
Katihar to Bālurghāt train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.
Katihar to Bālurghāt train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Eklakhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Katihar to Bālurghāt is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Katihar to Bālurghāt.
There are two+ hotels available in Bālurghāt.
What companies run services between Katihar, India and Bālurghāt, India?
You can take a train from Katihar Jn to Balurghat via Eklakhi in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katihar Jn to Eklakhi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Eklakhi to Balurghat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Barsoi Jn to Balurghat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Raiganj to Balughat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹85–170
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–4,200
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