There are 4 ways to get from New Delhi to Howrah by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane DEL - CCU
4h 26m₹6,563–10,086Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Howrah Jntrain 12302 / ...
17h 5m₹600–4,800Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper
26h 7m₹1,411–3,662Train via Sealdah
- Take the train from New Delhi to Sealdahtrain 12314 / ...
18h 2m₹655–4,823
New Delhi to Howrah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Delhi to Howrah is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹4,800 and takes 17h 5m.
The fastest way to get from New Delhi to Howrah is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from New Delhi to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Shivaji Stadium Terminal and arriving at Kolkata via Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 5m.
The distance between New Delhi and Howrah is 1350 km.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 17h 5m and costs ₹600 - ₹4,800.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from New Delhi to Howrah, including transfers.
New Delhi to Howrah bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Delhi station.
New Delhi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from New Delhi to Howrah is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹4,800 and takes 17h 5m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,700 and takes 26h 7m.
What companies run services between New Delhi, India and Howrah, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet, and three other airlines fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Howrah Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹600–4,800 and the journey takes 17h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,200–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,800
Train from New Delhi to Sealdah
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–750
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,800–4,900
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Delhi to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–3,600
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Dream Cruiser
Bus from Delhi to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Cruiser
- Website
- Vinay Travels
Bus from Delhi to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vinay Travels
- Phone
- +91 7020566333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cherry Collars
Bus from Delhi to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Panwar tour and Travels
Bus from Delhi to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Panwar tour and Travels
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Booking & Getting There
New Delhi to Howrah bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Kolkata station.
New Delhi to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
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