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

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  1. Fly, subway, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane VNS - CCU
    2. Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    3h 18m
    ₹6,047–15,655

  2. Train via Sealdah

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain train 22318
    12h 19m
    ₹374–2,733

  3. Bus, ferry via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Dhanbadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    13h 30m
    ₹1,787–5,891

  4. Drive  661.3 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Howrahcar car 661.3 km
    9h 32m
    ₹6,470–9,345

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    14h 22m
    ₹1,092–3,168

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 12354 / ...
    14h 25m
    ₹380–3,000

Varanasi to Howrah by train, foot, and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹374Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdah once a week. Tickets cost ₹360–2,800 and the journey takes 11h 50m.

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