Is Barasat a good place to visit?

It is a busy administrative town with some local attractions.

Are there direct trains from Shyampur to Barasat?

No, you must change at Kolkata.

Is Barasat safe for visitors?

Yes, it is a safe and friendly town.

Barasat

Train Driving

Shyampur to Barasat

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Shyampur to Barasat is a 70-kilometer trip across the northern part of the Howrah and North 24 Parganas districts. You will travel via NH 19 and NH 12, passing through Kolkata. Barasat is a bustling town and a major administrative hub. The journey takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. Expect heavy traffic in the Kolkata metropolitan area.

Total Distance: 70 km driving distance; 60 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Private taxi via NH 19 and NH 12 takes 2.5 hours.

Cheapest Way

Local train from Bagnan to Barasat via Kolkata costs approximately 60 INR.

Compare Shyampur to Barasat Routes

	Train Connecting	Driving Direct
Duration	3 hours	2.5 hours
Avg Price	60-150 INR	1200-1800 INR
Operator	Local EMU Train	Private Taxi
Route	Bagnan Station to Barasat Station via Kolkata/Sealdah.	Shyampur - Howrah - Kolkata - Barasat via NH 19 and NH 12.
Tip	Requires a change at Kolkata/Sealdah.	Expect heavy traffic in Kolkata.

Travel Tips

Transport
Auto-rickshaws are the best way to get around.
Food
Try the local sweets and snacks.
Connectivity
Barasat is well-connected by road and rail.
Planning
Check train schedules on the IRCTC website.
Language
Bengali is the primary language.

Safety Tips

Traffic
Be careful while driving in the heavy traffic of Kolkata.
Personal Safety
Keep your belongings secure in public areas.
Emergency
Barasat has good medical facilities.
Night Travel
The town is safe, but avoid isolated areas at night.