Patna to Howrah

Patna to Howrah

Patna
Howrah
Sun, May 19
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Patna to Howrah Schedule

Patna to Howrah Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Indian Railways 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper 01:05 - 10:35₹ 1,810
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 04:30 - 12:15₹ 1,945
Indian Railways SL - Sleeper Class 07:00 - 17:00₹ 618
IndiGo Economy 09:35 - 20:40₹ 6,406
IndiGo Economy 11:50 - 18:30₹ 5,902
Maharani Express AC Seater 16:30 - 08:30₹ 1,155
Raj Bus Service AC Seater 19:35 - 10:05₹ 1,040
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 21:40 - 07:30₹ 1,275
Sri Krishna Rath AC Seater 22:10 - 10:29₹ 1,500

Transportation from Patna to Howrah

Facts about the transport from Patna to Howrah

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day28
Distance825 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Jgd Travels, Maharani Express, Raj Bus Service

How to get from Patna to Howrah

Travelling between Patna and Howrah is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 56.44 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.90.

How long does it take to get from Patna to Howrah?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 17 hours to travel between Patna and Howrah depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Patna and Howrah. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h 30m to reach Howrah.

How much does it cost to get from Patna to Howrah?

Travelling between Patna and Howrah can be as cheap as USD 5.90 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 56.44 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Patna and Howrah ?

  • 18 from Patna to Howrah starting from 05:30 Patna Jn until 21:40 Patna Jn
  • 8 from Patna to Howrah starting from 17:45 Patna until 21:05 Patna
  • 2 from Patna to Howrah starting from 09:10 Patna Airport until 19:45 Patna Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Patna to Howrah.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Patna to Howrah, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 51.25.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Patna and Howrah

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Patna to Howrah overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Patna and Howrah

Aitiana Airwings, Bengal Tiger, Jgd Travels, Maharani Express, Raj Bus Service

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Patna to Howrah?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% took a train
  • 29% opted for a bus
  • 14% decided to fly