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How to get from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station

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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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS
OPTION PRICE DURATION AVAILABILITY
Taxi €9 50min 24/7
Bus €2 80min 08:00–21:00
Train €6 80min 07:19–18:36

How to get from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Station by Taxi

If you’re not travelling during peak traffic times and have large luggage items, taking a taxi is the best way to get from Kolkata airport to Howrah Railway Station. The journey time in a private airport taxi is just 50 minutes and the cost will be around €9 (INR 800), making it an affordable transfer option. 

How much is a taxi from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station?

The cost of a local taxi from Kolkata Airport to Howrah station will be around €9 (INR 800). You can choose to take a pre-paid yellow taxi or a private taxi from the airport. The pre-paid taxis are usually older but cheaper than their private counterparts. 

Cost

€9 (INR 800)

Trip Duration

50 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

Taxis are available 24/7 at Kolkata Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Kolkata Airport?

Taxis are located directly outside of the main terminal at Kolkata airport. You will see the long line of yellow taxis as soon as you leave the arrivals hall.

Convenience

Taking a taxi is a quick and easy way to get from Howrah station to Kolkata airport and vice versa. The door-to-door service will take 50 minutes in light traffic and you won’t have to worry about making transfers or your personal belongings being put at risk. Instead, you can enjoy a private and relaxing ride directly to the railway station.

Editor’s Note

If you choose to take a pre-paid taxi from Kolkata airport, be sure to purchase your ticket from inside the airport before trying to get into one of the yellow cabs. You will need to present your ticket to your driver to begin your journey.

Useful Tips

The pre-paid taxis are yellow in colour and all wait together at the rank.
You can bring up to 4 passengers as standard in a Kolkata airport taxi.
There's no extra charge for bringing luggage in a taxi from Kolkata airport.

How to get from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Station by Bus

The VS2 bus runs from Kolkata airport to Howrah Railway Station daily from 08:00 to 21:00. The journey time is around 1 hour and 20 minutes and the cost of a one-way ticket is just €1 (INR 100), making it the cheapest transfer option. 

How much is the bus from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the VS2 bus from Kolkata airport into the centre of Howrah is €1 (INR 100). You can pay this fare to the driver as you get on the bus. 

Cost

€1 (INR 100)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 20 Min.

*There's a waiting time of 10 minutes for the VS2 bus.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The VS2 bus runs from 08:00 to 21:00.

Where do I find the bus at Kolkata Airport?

The buses leave directly outside the arrivals hall at Kolkata airport. Follow the signs from the baggage claim area for “Ground Transportation”.

Convenience

Although a cheap transfer option, taking the bus isn’t the most convenient. During peak travel times, the journey time on the bus can double and there will be nowhere for you to store your luggage. Plus, once you reach Howrah, you will need to walk to the railway station, adding time and stress to your journey.

Editor’s Note

The VS2 bus doesn't drop you off directly at the railway station, you will need to walk from the bus stop to the station, which will take 5 to 10 minutes.

Useful Tips

Try to bring exact change to pay for your bus ticket.
Buses fill up quickly, to secure a seat, be sure to arrive 10 minutes before the bus departs.
The VS buses are all air-conditioned for your comfort.

How to get from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Station by Train

Unfortunately, there’s no direct train from Kolkata airport to Howrah station. You will first need to take a taxi from the airport to Durganagar Railway Station, then take a train from there to Dum Dum Junction Station. Next, you will switch to a train heading towards Bally Halt Station, then walk down the stairs to the Bally Railway Station. Finally, you will take one last train from Bally to Howrah Junction Station. The total journey time will be around 1 hour 20 minutes and the cost will be around €3 (INR 265) one-way.

How much is the train from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station?

The cost of a taxi from Kolkata Airport to Durganagar Railway Station will be around €2.80 (INR 250). Then the cost of each respective train is €0.05 (INR 5). That’s a total journey cost from Howrah station to Kolkata airport, or vice versa, of €3 (INR 265).

Cost

€3 (INR 265)

Trip Duration

1 Hr 20 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 4 hours for the train.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The trains run from 07:19 to 18:36.

Where do I find the train at Kolkata Airport?

Unfortunately, there’s no train that leaves Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station. To take the train, you will first need to take a taxi to Durganagar Railway Station, which takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic. 

Convenience

Taking a train from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station is a complicated transfer. You will need to make multiple changes and will have to drag any luggage you have with you. The only time it may be convenient to take the train is if you’re travelling during rush hour and want to avoid heavy traffic, although you’d still have to think about carrying your luggage around.

Timetables

Editor’s Note

If you're travelling during times of low traffic, I strongly suggest taking a taxi rather than the train as it's much safer and more convenient.

Useful Tips

You will need to make 4 changes to reach Howrah Station from Kolkata Airport.
Trains can get extremely busy, be sure to keep an eye on your personal belongings at all times.
Depending on the time of day, you could have a wait of up to 4 hours for the train.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Kolkata Airport to Howrah station?

There are three ways to get from Kolkata airport to Howrah station; taxi, bus or train. Taking a Kolkata airport taxi will take around 50 minutes and cost €9 (INR 800) and the VS2 bus will take closer to 1 hour and 20 minutes, but cost just €1 (INR 100). The train isn’t direct, so it will take 1 hour and 20 minutes and will cost around €3 (INR 265), including a taxi transfer to get to the first train station.

What’s the distance between Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station?

The distance from Howrah Station to Kolkata Airport is 17 km. Taking a Kolkata airport taxi will take 50 minutes to complete the journey and the bus and train will take around 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach Howrah Railway Station.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Kolkata Airport to Howrah Railway Station?

The cost of a pre-paid taxi from Kolkata airport to Howrah Railway Station will be around €9 (INR 800). You must purchase your pre-paid ticket inside the airport before getting in one of the yellow taxis outside. To avoid queuing right after landing, you can also pre-book your transfers with Welcome Pickups.

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