There are 5 ways to get from Shalimar to Dam Dam by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus via Howrah Maidan
best- Take the bus from Howrah Maidan to Central Jailbus Ac-40
1h 21m₹35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plaza to Central Jailbus S-10
1h 28m₹20Line 30353 train
- Take the train from Princep Ghat to Dum Dum Canttrain 30353 / ...
2h 33m₹110–900Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shalimar to Dam Damtaxi 17.1 km
20 min₹430–550Drive 17.1 km
- Drive from Shalimar to Dam Damcar 17.1 km
20 min₹192–278
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shalimar to Dam Dam is to bus which costs ₹20 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Shalimar to Dam Dam is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs ₹430 - ₹550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plaza and arriving at Central Jail. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Princep Ghat and arriving at Dum Dum Cant. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Shalimar and Dam Dam is 20 km. The road distance is 17.1 km.
The best way to get from Shalimar to Dam Dam without a car is to bus via Howrah Maidan which takes 1h 21m and costs ₹35.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Shalimar to Dam Dam, including transfers.
Shalimar to Dam Dam bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Howrah Maidan station.
Shalimar to Dam Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Princep Ghat station.
The best way to get from Shalimar to Dam Dam is to bus via Howrah Maidan which takes 1h 21m and costs ₹35. Alternatively, you can line 30353 train, which costs ₹110 - ₹900 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Shalimar, West Bengal, India and Dam Dam, India?
West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Howrah Maidan to Central Jail every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹35 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Princep Ghat to Dum Dum Cant every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 48 min.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Princep Ghat to Dum Dum Cant
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–900
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Howrah Maidan to Central Jail
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Vidyasagar Setu Toll Plaza to Central Jail
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹20
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- ₹430–550
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
Shalimar to Dam Dam bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Central Jail station.
Shalimar to Dam Dam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dum Dum Cant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shalimar to Dam Dam is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Shalimar to Dam Dam.
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