Howrah to Sirsi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Howrah, West Bengal to Sirsi, Karnataka.
Approx Distance: 2169 km
Approx Duration: 48.2 hrs
Route overview
Howrah to Sirsi is about 2169 km by road, roughly 48.2 hours of travel time.
By car: Howrah to Sirsi
About 43h 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.
- 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 434. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 584. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 734. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 868. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1018. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1168. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1301. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1451. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1601. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1735. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1885. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2035. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 134 km (about 2h 41m of driving) — Arrive in Sirsi
By bus: Howrah to Sirsi
3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~723 km Takes about 16h 4m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 723). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sirsi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km Takes about 16h 4m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1446). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Sirsi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Sirsi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~723 km Takes about 16h 4m. Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,070.
- Arrive in Sirsi
By train: Howrah to Sirsi
The nearest railway stations are Howrah Jn for Howrah and Kumta (about 49 km away) for Sirsi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 37h 57m in total: HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp (12262) 08:20 AM Howrah Jn to 10:06 AM Kopar Road, then CHANDIGARH - KOCHUVELI Kerala Sampark Kranti Exp (12218) 11:54 AM Kopar Road to 10:17 PM Kumta — change at Kopar Road (about 1h 48m wait)
- With one change, 39h 53m in total: HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST Gitanjali Exp (12860) 01:50 PM Howrah Jn to 08:21 PM Diva, then MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto (12223) 09:09 PM Diva to 05:43 AM Kumta — change at Diva (about 48m wait)
- With one change, 42h 28m in total: HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp (12262) 08:20 AM Howrah Jn to 10:06 AM Kopar Road, then DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp (12284) 05:01 PM Kopar Road to 02:48 AM Kumta — change at Kopar Road (about 6h 55m 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 2169 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,960 · Sedan ₹28,300 · SUV ₹37,020 · Innova / MUV ₹41,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹48,020
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,390 · AC Seater ₹3,900 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,470 · AC Sleeper ₹4,990 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,120
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,330 · Economy ₹2,200 · Third AC ₹3,070 · Second AC ₹4,370 · First AC ₹6,100
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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