Howrah to Kasauli
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Howrah, West Bengal to Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1887 km
Approx Duration: 41.9 hrs
Route overview
Howrah to Kasauli is about 1887 km by road, roughly 41.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Howrah to Kasauli
About 38h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 77 km (about 1h 33m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 377. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 527. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 677. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 77 km (about 1h 33m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 755. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 905. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1055. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 77 km (about 1h 33m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1132. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1282. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1432. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 77 km (about 1h 33m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1510. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1660. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1810. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 77 km (about 1h 33m of driving) — Arrive in Kasauli
By bus: Howrah to Kasauli
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~944 km Takes about 20h 59m. Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 944). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kasauli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Kasauli. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~944 km Takes about 20h 59m. Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,690.
- Arrive in Kasauli
By train: Howrah to Kasauli
The nearest railway stations are Howrah Jn for Howrah and Kalka for Kasauli. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kalka Mail (12311) — departs 07:40 PM from Howrah Jn, arrives 04:30 AM (+2 days) at Kalka, 32h 50m
- With one change, 22h 45m in total: Howrah-New Delhi Duronto Express (12273) 01:00 PM Howrah Jn to 06:05 AM New Delhi, then Kalka Shatabdi Express (12011) 07:40 AM New Delhi to 11:45 AM Kalka — change at New Delhi (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 26h 40m in total: Sealdah-New Delhi AC Duronto Express (12259) 06:40 PM Kolkata Sealdah to 11:00 AM New Delhi, then New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi (12005) 05:15 PM New Delhi to 09:20 PM Kalka — change at New Delhi (about 6h 15m wait)
- With one change, 28h 25m in total: Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express (12301) 04:55 PM Howrah Jn to 09:55 AM New Delhi, then New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi (12005) 05:15 PM New Delhi to 09:20 PM Kalka — change at New Delhi (about 7h 20m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1887 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,860 · Sedan ₹24,630 · SUV ₹32,230 · Innova / MUV ₹36,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹41,810
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,080 · AC Seater ₹3,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,020 · AC Sleeper ₹4,340 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,330
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,160 · Economy ₹1,920 · Third AC ₹2,670 · Second AC ₹3,800 · First AC ₹5,310
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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