Kharagpur to Howrah by train
Howrah lies 105 km (66 mi) east of Kharagpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 1 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 129 km (80 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kharagpur | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 219,665 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Kharagpur Junction railway station | Howrah railway station, Shalimar railway station, Santragachi Junction railway station |
Where to book trains from Kharagpur to Howrah
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Staying in Howrah
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Howrah. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Guests have left 16 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Howrah from Kharagpur?
105 km (66 mi) in a straight line, east of Kharagpur; by road roughly 129 km (80 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kharagpur to Howrah by train?
About 2 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kharagpur and Howrah?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Howrah?
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Howrah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.