Basti to Howrah
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Basti, Uttar Pradesh to Howrah, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Basti to Howrah
956 km · ~20h 7m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Basti
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
169 km · 3h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 319Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 469Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
169 km · 3h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 637Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 787Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Basti to Howrah
956 km · ~21h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Basti
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Basti. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Basti → Howrah
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~956 km
~21h 15m|Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,730
- Arrive in Howrah
Howrah, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Basti to Howrah
Nearest railway stations: Basti for Basti, Howrah Jn for Howrah.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 18h 35m in total
Change trains at Govindpuri — about 58m wait
1 change · 19h 2m in total
Change trains at Govindpuri — about 1h 29m wait
1 change · 19h 41m in total
Change trains at Govindpuri — about 1h 58m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Basti to Howrah: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Basti to Howrah is about 956 km by road, roughly 19.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 956 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,620 · Sedan ₹12,530 · SUV ₹16,400 · Innova / MUV ₹18,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹21,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,050 · AC Seater ₹1,720 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,530 · AC Sleeper ₹2,200 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,730
- Train: Sleeper ₹600 · Economy ₹990 · Third AC ₹1,370 · Second AC ₹1,940 · First AC ₹2,710
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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