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Howrah to Bansberia

The distance from Howrah to Bansberia is about 55 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Bansberia is about away from Kolkata. State Highway 6 (SH 6) or STKK Road passes through

55 kmDistance
1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,270
Ertiga₹6,687
Innova₹6,971
Innova Crysta₹8,613
Tempo Traveller (12)₹11,790

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹60
AC Seater₹100
Non-AC Sleeper₹90
AC Sleeper₹130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹200
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Train
Sleeper₹60
Economy₹90
Third AC₹110
Second AC₹140
First AC₹180
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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.

Overview

The distance from Howrah to Bansberia is about 55 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Bansberia is about away from Kolkata. State Highway 6 (SH 6) or STKK Road passes through Bansberia.

Route Map

By Car: Howrah to Bansberia

55 km · ~1h 6m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Howrah

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 55 km · 1h 6m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bansberia

    Bansberia, West Bengal

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: Howrah to Bansberia

55 km · ~1h 13m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Howrah

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Howrah → Bansberia

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~55 km

    ~1h 13m|Tentative fare ₹60–₹200

  3. Arrive in Bansberia

    Bansberia, 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: Howrah to Bansberia

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Adi Saptagram for Bansberia.

Direct trains

HWH BWN FAST#63501 · MEMU
01:50 AMHowrah Jn
50m17 stops
02:40 AMAdi Saptagram
Howrah-Ranchi Shatabdi Express#12019 · Shatabdi
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
27m14 stops
06:32 AMChandanpur
Ganadevta Express#13017 · Express
06:05 AMHowrah Jn
51m17 stops
06:56 AMAdi Saptagram
Black Diamond Express#13317 · Express
06:15 AMHowrah Jn
50m17 stops
07:05 AMAdi Saptagram
Poorva Express#12303 · Superfast
08:10 AMHowrah Jn
28m14 stops
08:38 AMChandanpur

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.

Hotels in Bansberia

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Things to Do in Bansberia

Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi

The dargah contains the mortal remains of Zafar Khan, a commander of the Delhi Sultan Feroze Shah. He defeated the local Hindu king and established the Turkish rule in…

Hangseshwari Temple

A Hindu temple dedicated to Hangseshwari, a form of Goddess Kali and an incarnation of Devi. It was built between 1799 and 1814.

Ananta Basudev Temple

Unlike its neighbour Hangeshwari the Ananta Basudev Temple follows the typical Bengal temple architecture of ek-ratna, single pinnacle. The pinnacle of Anantabasudev…

Tribeni

An old holy place for the Hindus. Here the Hooghly River divides into three branches.

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Suggested Bansberia Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Bansberia

  • Travel from Howrah to Bansberia (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Tribeni

Day 2Last sights and departure

  • Visit Dargah of Zafar Khan Gazi
  • Head back to Howrah
Suggested from Bansberia's top sights.

Travel Tips

Bansberia is about away from Kolkata.

Budget Estimate

road

55 km

1 hours

Approximately 55 km by road from Howrah to Bansberia, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

55 km

The nearest railway station to Bansberia is Islampara Halt railway station, about 1 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Bansberia trip and see the full Howrah → Bansberia → next stop route.

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Bansberia → Barasat

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Bansberia → Konnagar

About 40 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Bansberia from Howrah?

About 55 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Bansberia?

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 35 km away.

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