There are 4 ways to get from Birati to Contai by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain 12857 / ...
4h 12m₹281–2,155Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Gate 3 to BB Ganguly Streetbus S-175
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Contaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater
4h 32mDrive 152.8 km
- Drive from Birati to Contaicar 152.8 km
2h 5m₹1,715–2,477Taxi
- Take the taxi from Birati to Contaitaxi 152.8 km
2h 5m₹3,400–4,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birati to Contai is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Birati to Contai is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Birati to Contai. However, there are services departing from Airport Gate 3 and arriving at Contai via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Birati to Contai. However, there are services departing from Birati and arriving at Kanthi P H via Dum Dum and Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Birati and Contai is 172 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.
The best way to get from Birati to Contai without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Birati to Contai, including transfers.
Birati to Contai bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Airport Gate 3 station.
Birati to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Birati to Contai is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Birati, India and Contai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Gate 3 to Contai via Kolkata in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Airport Gate 3 to BB Ganguly Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30
- Website
- WBTC
- Website
- Kolkata-Digha(Maa Gouri)
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Kolkata-Digha(Maa Gouri)
- Phone
- +91 93822 09568
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
- Website
- Arya Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Arya Paribahan
- Website
- Chetak Parivahan
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Chetak Parivahan
- Website
- Basu Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Basu Travels
- Website
- City Express
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- City Express
- Website
- Kgn Services
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Kgn Services
- Website
- Basanti Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Basanti Paribahan
- Website
- Samanta Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Samanta Travels
- Website
- Sharmila Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sharmila Travels
- Website
- Arunita Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Arunita Paribahan
- Website
- Snemita Paribahan
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Snemita Paribahan
- Website
- Santosh Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Santosh Bus Service
- Website
- Haimanti Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Haimanti Bus Service
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Subhadip Travels(Radha Gobinda)
- Website
- Aniruddha Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aniruddha Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Birati to Contai bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at BB Ganguly Street station.
Birati to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanthi P H station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birati to Contai is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Birati to Contai.
There are 63+ hotels available in Contai.









