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Howrah to Barrackpore

The distance from Howrah to Barrackpore is about 27 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). You can reach Barrackpore from Kolkata through Barrackpore Trunk Road (BT Road).

27 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₹30
AC Seater₹50
Non-AC Sleeper₹40
AC Sleeper₹60
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹130
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Train
Sleeper₹50
Economy₹60
Third AC₹70
Second AC₹80
First AC₹110
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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 Barrackpore is about 27 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). You can reach Barrackpore from Kolkata through Barrackpore Trunk Road (BT Road). Kalyani Expressway bypasses the Barrackpore outskirts.

Route Map

By Car: Howrah to Barrackpore

27 km · ~32m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Howrah

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

  2. 27 km · 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, 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 Barrackpore

27 km · ~36m · 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 → Barrackpore

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~27 km

    ~36m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130

  3. Arrive in Barrackpore

    Barrackpore, 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 Barrackpore

Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Barrackpore for Barrackpore.

Direct trains

HOWRAH - AHMEDABAD SF EXP#12834 · Superfast
12:02 AMSantragachi Jn
3m1 stops
12:05 AMMaurigram
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP#12516 · Superfast
01:12 AMSantragachi Jn
2m1 stops
01:14 AMMaurigram
GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp#12508 · Superfast
01:12 AMSantragachi Jn
2m1 stops
01:14 AMMaurigram
DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp#15902 · Express
01:12 AMSantragachi Jn
2m1 stops
01:14 AMMaurigram
GUWAHATI - SECUNDERABAD Exp#12514 · Superfast
01:12 AMSantragachi Jn
2m1 stops
01:14 AMMaurigram

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 Barrackpore

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Things to Do in Barrackpore

Jawahar Kunj

Jawahar Kunj is worth a visit while in Barrackpore.

Mangal Pandey Park

Mangal Pandey Park is worth a visit while in Barrackpore.

Sukanta Sadan

Sukanta Sadan is worth a visit while in Barrackpore.

Gandhi Memorial Museum

One of the many museums in India that preserve and display materials associated with Mahatma Gandhi. This one particularly focuses on Bengal and Odisha.

Government House

The former riverside suburban residence of the Governor-General of India and later the Viceroy of India. It was built in 1823 by then-Governor-General Lord Hastings.

Lady Canning's Grave

Wife of viceroy Lord Canning, Charlotte Canning was a painter and a naturalist. She spent her time in Barrackpore indulging in her passions.

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Suggested Barrackpore Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Barrackpore

  • Travel from Howrah to Barrackpore (about 1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Mahesh Sri Ramkrishna Ashram Vidyalaya

Day 2Explore Barrackpore

  • Visit Annapurna Temple
  • Visit St. Olav's Church

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Government House
  • Head back to Howrah
Suggested from Barrackpore's top sights.

Travel Tips

You can reach Barrackpore from Kolkata through Barrackpore Trunk Road (BT Road).

Budget Estimate

road

27 km

1 hours

Approximately 27 km by road from Howrah to Barrackpore, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

27 km

The nearest railway station to Barrackpore is Barrackpore railway station, about 0 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

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

Barrackpore → Berachampa

About 45 km by road

Barrackpore → Sonarpur

About 45 km by road

Barrackpore → Gobardanga

About 55 km by road

Barrackpore → Baruipur

About 60 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Barrackpore from Howrah?

About 27 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to Barrackpore?

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 14 km away.

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