There are 4 ways to get from Shantipur to Bānkura by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mecheda to Bankuratrain 18011 / ...
3h 14m₹170–1,300Drive 150 km
- Drive from Shantipur to Bānkuracar 150 km
2h 23m₹1,680–2,426Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shantipur to Bānkurataxi 150 km
2h 23m₹3,500–4,200Train via Kharagpur
- Take the train from Mecheda to Kharagpur Jntrain 18011 / ...
- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Bankuratrain 12827 / ...
3h 43m₹267–2,178
Shantipur to Bānkura by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shantipur to Bānkura is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Shantipur to Bānkura is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mecheda and arriving at Bankura. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Shantipur and Bānkura is 172 km. The road distance is 150 km.
The best way to get from Shantipur to Bānkura without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300.
The train from Mecheda to Bankura takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Shantipur to Bānkura train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mecheda station.
Shantipur to Bānkura train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bankura station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shantipur to Bānkura is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Shantipur to Bānkura.
There are three+ hotels available in Bānkura.
What companies run services between Shantipur, West Bengal, India and Bānkura, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mecheda to Bankura twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,300 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mecheda to Bankura
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Mecheda to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Bankura
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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