There are 5 ways to get from Howrah to Kenda by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Āsansol
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain 13005 / ...
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain 18184 / ...
5h 14m₹861–3,125Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Tamnatrain 18011
7h 33m₹779–2,431Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
7h 43m₹796–1,018Drive 228 km
- Drive from Howrah to Kendacar 228 km
3h 32m₹2,231–3,222Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Kendataxi 228 km
3h 32m₹5,000–6,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Kenda is to ferry and bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,100 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Kenda is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Kenda. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Purulia Jn via Asansol Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Howrah and Kenda is 299 km. The road distance is 228 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Kenda without a car is to train via Āsansol which takes 5h 14m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Howrah to Kenda, including transfers.
Howrah to Kenda train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
Howrah to Kenda train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Kenda is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Howrah to Kenda.
There are seven+ hotels available in Kenda.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Kenda, West Bengal, India?
You can take a train from Howrah Jn to Kenda via Asansol Jn and Purulia Jn in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Asansol Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Howrah Jn to Tamna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–310
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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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