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There are 6 ways to get from Puducherry to Howrah by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Pondicherry, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane PNY - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    7h 25m
    ₹13,285–22,346
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Howrah Jntrain train 12868
    33h 30m
    ₹800–6,500
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Howrahbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    39h 20m
    ₹1,977–4,734
  4. Drive  1,774.5 km

    1. Drive from Puducherry to Howrahcar car 1,774.5 km
    26h 32m
    ₹17,360–25,075
  5. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pondicherry to Trisulamtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    8h 9m
    ₹7,206–14,365
  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Chennaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    39h 32m
    ₹1,983–4,743

Puducherry to Howrah by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration33h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Puducherry, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Howrah Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 33h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pondicherry Rajiv Gandhi Statue to Belepole via Chennai, Howrah, and Khejurtala in around 39h 20m.

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