There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Shankarpur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Ramnagar Bengaltrain 12857 / ...
3h 6m₹393–1,590Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Standbus
4h 26m₹415–680Drive 172.6 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Shankarpurcar 172.6 km
2h 29m₹1,946–2,811Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Shankarpurtaxi 172.6 km
2h 29m₹3,800–4,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Shankarpur is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹700 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Shankarpur is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata to Shankarpur. However, there are services departing from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand and arriving at Digha Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata to Shankarpur. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Ramnagar Bengal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Kolkata and Shankarpur is 189 km. The road distance is 172.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Shankarpur without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kolkata to Shankarpur, including transfers.
Kolkata to Shankarpur bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand station.
Kolkata to Shankarpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Shankarpur is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹390 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹410 - ₹700 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Shankarpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Ramnagar Bengal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Stand every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹140–350 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Ramnagar Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–350
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Price Range
- ₹140–350
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 to Shankarpur bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Digha Bus Stand station.
Kolkata to Shankarpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramnagar Bengal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Shankarpur is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kolkata to Shankarpur.
There are 120+ hotels available in Shankarpur.