Kolkata

Hitchiking Out

North west towards Durgapur, Gaya, Varanasi NH19

First you need to get to Howrah Railway Station, there are plenty of buses from all parts of the city, just ask a conductor simply by shouting Howrah. The buses cost 15-20 rupees (Mar 2023), you might be charged double if you have a big backpack. From Howrah station take a local train towards Barddhaman and get off at Gobra station, it's only five stops, or 30 minutes away and there's many trains throughout the day. At the counter ask for a ticket to Gobra, it costs only 5 rupees (Mar 2023). To find your platform check the electronic display which shows train number, final destination and platform. There's also an app which is useful to locate your train, more details below in public transport section. From Gobra station walk east for 1.3 km to Dankuni Toll Plaza. This toll gate is a perfect spot to catch a long distance lift with truckers. Make a sign with an English name of the city (almost everyone can read it) and write the word Lift on it so you won't be bothered by taxis.

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