How to reach Prayagraj from Barddhaman

Planning a trip from Barddhaman to Prayagraj? Here is the distance, which railway station to use, the nearest airports and whether a bus or car makes sense.

Quick facts

Distance
About 656 km in a straight line; by road it is usually longer
Best ways to travel
Train · Bus · Flight
Railway stations in Prayagraj
Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ), Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB), Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS), Naini Junction (NYN)
Airports near Barddhaman
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 75 km in a straight line; Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 90 km in a straight line
Airports for Prayagraj
Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 11 km in a straight line; Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 102 km in a straight line

By train

11 direct trains run from Barddhaman to Prayagraj:

  • 12303 POORVA EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat
  • 12305 RAJDHANI EXPRESBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Sun
  • 12307 HWH JU EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun
  • 12315 ANANYA EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Thu
  • 12381 POORVA EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Wed, Thu, Sun
  • 12496 PRATAP EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Fri
  • 12987 SDAH AII SF EXPBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 13047 VIBHUTI EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB)Runs: Daily
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  • 13051 NETAJI EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Daily
  • 22197 KOAA VGLJ SF EXBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Sun
  • 22307 HWH BKN EXPRESSBardhaman (BWN) → Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ)Runs: Tue, Fri, Sat

Search for trains from Barddhaman to one of these stations:

  • Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ): Main station; most long-distance trains stop here
  • Prayagraj Rambagh (PRRB)
  • Prayagraj Sangam (PYGS): Closest to the Sangam
  • Naini Junction (NYN)

Search trains on IRCTC · Live train status (NTES)

Train list from the Indian Railways timetable (NTES) as of August 30, 2026. It is a guide only: trains, days and stops change, so always check IRCTC or NTES before you book. Data source

By air

Fly from Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Prayagraj Airport (IXD), then continue to Prayagraj by road.

Check airline or booking websites for current flights and fares.

By road and bus

Prayagraj is about 656 km from Barddhaman in a straight line, so a bus, car or taxi is also a good option.

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Questions

How far is Prayagraj from Barddhaman?

Prayagraj is about 656 km from Barddhaman in a straight line. The road and rail distance is usually longer.

Which railway station should I use for Prayagraj?

The main railway station for Prayagraj is Prayagraj Junction (PRYJ).

Which trains go from Barddhaman to Prayagraj?

11 direct trains run from Barddhaman to Prayagraj, including 12303 POORVA EXPRESS, 12305 RAJDHANI EXPRES, 12307 HWH JU EXPRESS, 12315 ANANYA EXPRESS, 12381 POORVA EXPRESS. Check IRCTC for the latest before you book.

Which is the nearest airport to Prayagraj?

The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport, about 11 km from Prayagraj in a straight line.