There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Jai Hind to Noaparasubway Yellow
- Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway Blue
41 min₹28–39Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Gate No. 2 to Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plazabus S-10
1h 2m₹20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrahtaxi 20.3 km
25 min₹600–750Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Howrah20.3 km
25 minDrive 20.3 km
- Drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrahcar 20.3 km
25 min₹229–331
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah is to bus which costs ₹20 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs ₹600 - ₹750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Gate No. 2 and arriving at Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plaza. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Jai Hind and arriving at Esplanade via Noapara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Howrah is 17 km. The road distance is 20.3 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs ₹27 - ₹40.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah, including transfers.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Airport Gate No. 2 station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), depart from Jai Hind station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plaza station.
What companies run services between Kolkata Airport (CCU), India and Howrah, India?
You can take a subway from Jai Hind to Esplanade via Noapara in around 41 min. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Airport Gate No. 2 to Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plaza every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹20 and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +91 9007041844
- [email protected]
- Website
- kmrc.in
Subway from Jai Hind to Noapara
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹12–20
- Website
- https://www.kmrc.in/
Subway from Noapara to Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–19
- Website
- https://www.kmrc.in/
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Bus from Airport Gate No. 2 to Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹20
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Howrah
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- ₹600–750
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
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), arrive at Noapara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah is 20 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Howrah. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.