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Roorkee to Howrah

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Roorkee, Uttarakhand to Howrah, West Bengal.

1713 kmDistance
34.3 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18940
Sedan₹22370
SUV₹29270
Innova / MUV₹32750
Tempo Traveller₹37990
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1880
AC Seater₹3080
Non-AC Sleeper₹2740
AC Sleeper₹3940
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4850
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Train
Sleeper₹1060
Economy₹1740
Third AC₹2430
Second AC₹3460
First AC₹4830
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Roorkee to Howrah

1713 km · ~36h 56m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Roorkee

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 428

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 578

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 728

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 857

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1007

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1157

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1285

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1435

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1585

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 128 km · 2h 34m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Howrah

    Howrah, 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: Roorkee to Howrah

1713 km · ~38h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Roorkee

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

  2. Roorkee → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~857 km

    ~19h 3m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 857)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Howrah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Howrah

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~857 km

    ~19h 3m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  5. Arrive in Howrah

    Howrah, 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: Roorkee to Howrah

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

Direct trains

Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast
12:26 AMLaksar Jn
26h 49m232 stops
03:15 AM+1dHowrah Jn
Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
12:26 AMLaksar Jn
26h 49m232 stops
03:15 AM+1dHowrah Jn
AKAL TAKHT Express#12318 · Superfast
12:27 PMDhandhera
26h 43m335 stops
03:10 PM+1dKolkata Sealdah
AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp#12358 · Superfast
12:30 PMDhandhera
22h 35m271 stops
11:05 AM+1dKolkata Chitpur
NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp#12326 · Superfast
12:30 PMDhandhera
26h 45m315 stops
03:15 PM+1dKolkata Chitpur

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.

Transport Options

Roorkee to Howrah: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Roorkee to Howrah is about 1713 km by road, roughly 34.3 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1713 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,940 · Sedan ₹22,370 · SUV ₹29,270 · Innova / MUV ₹32,750 · Tempo Traveller ₹37,990
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,880 · AC Seater ₹3,080 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,740 · AC Sleeper ₹3,940 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,850
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,060 · Economy ₹1,740 · Third AC ₹2,430 · Second AC ₹3,460 · First AC ₹4,830

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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