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There are 8 ways to get from Varanasi to Howrah Bridge by plane, subway, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, subway, bus

    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 Girish Parksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Girish Park to Howrah Stationbus bus
    2h 39m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain train 22318
    12h 19m
    ₹360–2,800

  3. Bus via Dhanbad

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Dhanbadbus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 SLX Multi-Axle AC Sleeper / ...
    13h 5m
    ₹1,781–5,882

  4. Drive  662.6 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Howrah Bridgecar car 662.6 km
    9h 34m
    ₹6,483–9,364

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper / ...
    13h 57m
    ₹1,000–3,200

  6. Train via Kashi

    1. Take the train from Kashi to Howrah Jntrain train 13006 / ...
    14h 19m
    ₹380–2,900

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 12354 / ...
    14h 32m
    ₹380–3,000

  8. Train via Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn.

    1. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Howrah Jntrain train 12322 / ...
    14h 32m
    ₹463–3,568

Varanasi to Howrah Bridge by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Varanasi, India and Howrah Bridge, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varanasi to Howrah Bus stand via Dhanbad and BB Ganguly Street in around 13h 5m.

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