There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station 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 Girish Parksubway Blue
45 min₹27–37Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Gate 3 to Howrah Bus standbus S-175
1h 3m₹30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Stationtaxi 16.7 km
20 min₹500–650Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Howrah Station16.7 km
20 minDrive 16.7 km
- Drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Stationcar 16.7 km
20 min₹189–272
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station is to bus which costs ₹30 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs ₹500 - ₹650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Airport Gate 3 and arriving at Howrah Bus stand. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station. However, there are services departing from Jai Hind and arriving at Girish Park via Noapara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) and Howrah Station is 17 km. The road distance is 16.7 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station without a car is to subway which takes 45 min and costs ₹26 - ₹40.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station, including transfers.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Airport Gate 3 station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), depart from Jai Hind station.
Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Howrah Bus stand station.
What companies run services between Kolkata Airport (CCU), India and Howrah Station, India?
You can take a subway from Jai Hind to Howrah Station via Noapara, Girish Park, and Girish Park in around 45 min. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Airport Gate 3 to Howrah Bus stand every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹30 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- 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
- kmrc.in
Subway from Noapara to Girish Park
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹14–17
- Website
- kmrc.in
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Airport Gate 3 to Howrah Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30
- Website
- WBTC
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Howrah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- ₹500–650
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 Station train services, operated by Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC), arrive at Noapara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Howrah Station.
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