Howrah station, also known as Howrah Junction, is the largest and oldest railway complex in India. The station became operational in 1854, and is now one of the busiest railway stations in the world, seeing over 600 passenger trains pass through per day. Offering both local and intercity trains, Howrah station is the perfect place to begin exploring India.
To get from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station, you have three different transfer options; taxi, bus or train. Taking a private airport taxi is quick and easy, with a journey time of just 50 minutes and a cost of around €9 (INR 800). The VS2 bus is the cheapest way to travel, with a cost of €1 (INR 100) per ticket and a journey time of around 1 hour and 20 minutes. Your final option is to take the train, which also takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach Howrah station, but costs closer to €3 (INR 265).
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