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).
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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.
- Start from Howrah
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
27 km · 32m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BarrackporeBarrackpore, 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.
- 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.
- Howrah → Barrackpore
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~27 km
~36m|Tentative fare ₹30–₹130
- 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
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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Treebo Globe International
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Treebo Green View
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Treebo Hoops - Airport
Kolkata
Treebo Vedanta
Kolkata
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.
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
Travel Tips
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 → Gobardanga
About 55 km by road
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 27 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 14 km away.
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