There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Basta by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Bastatrain 12821 / ...
3h 25m₹432–1,682Train via Shalimar
cheapest- Take the train from Shalimar to Bastatrain 18045 / ...
3h 26m₹431–1,676Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Standbus
- Take the taxi from Digha Bus Stand to Bastataxi
5h 12m₹1,545–2,150Drive 211.1 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Bastacar 211.1 km
3h 2m₹2,361–3,409Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Bastataxi 211.1 km
3h 2m₹4,700–6,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Basta is to train via Shalimar which costs ₹430 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Basta is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Basta. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Basta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Kolkata and Basta is 207 km. The road distance is 211.1 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Basta without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kolkata to Basta, including transfers.
Kolkata to Basta train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Kolkata to Basta train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Basta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Basta is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kolkata to Basta.
There are 10+ hotels available in Basta.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Basta, Odisha, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Basta twice daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Basta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Shalimar to Basta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–350
- Website
- WBTC
- Price Range
- ₹140–350
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–6,000
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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