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How to get fromContai to Howrahby train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Howrah by train, bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jntrain train 12858 / ...
    2h 10m
    ₹160–1,300

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    4h 28m
    ₹126–201

  3. Drive  138.9 km

    1. Drive from Contai to Howrahcar car 138.9 km
    1h 56m
    ₹1,558–2,251

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Contai to Howrahtaxi taxi 138.9 km
    1h 56m
    ₹3,100–3,700

  5. Bus, ferry via Kolkata

    1. Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Executive / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    4h 32m

Contai to Howrah by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Contai, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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