There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Tarapith 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 via Kolkata
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jntrain 12858 / ...
- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Rampur Hattrain 08047
6h 54m₹742–3,123Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Rampur Hattrain 13417
11h 20m₹692–2,691Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Executive / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Tarapithbus
11h 56mDrive 304.8 km
- Drive from Contai to Tarapithcar 304.8 km
4h 42m₹3,421–4,941Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Tarapithtaxi 304.8 km
4h 42m₹6,500–8,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Tarapith is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,700 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Tarapith is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Tarapith. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Tarapith via Central Metro and Kolkata Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Tarapith. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Rampur Hat via Santragachi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Contai and Tarapith is 363 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Tarapith without a car is to train via Kolkata which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Contai to Tarapith, including transfers.
Contai to Tarapith bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), depart from Contai station.
Contai to Tarapith train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Tarapith is to train via Kolkata which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Tarapith, India?
You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Tarapith via Santragachi Jn and Rampur Hat in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Tarapith via Kolkata, Central Metro, Esplanade, and Kolkata Esplanade in around 11h 56m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Santragachi Jn to Rampur Hat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kanthi P H to Rampur Hat
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Website
- Snemita Parisheba(Santosh)
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Snemita Parisheba(Santosh)
- Website
- City Express
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- City Express
- Phone
- +91 93822 09568
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Snemita Paribahan(Maa Gouri Gold)
- Website
- Parameswar Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Parameswar Travels
- Website
- Samanta Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Samanta Travels
- Website
- Sree Jagannath Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sree Jagannath Travels
- Website
- Snemita Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Snemita Paribahan
- Website
- Subhadip Travels(Jahnabi)
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Subhadip Travels(Jahnabi)
- Website
- Sharmila Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sharmila Travels
- Website
- Satya Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Satya Paribahan
- Website
- Basanti Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Basanti Paribahan
- Website
- Santosh Bus Service
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Santosh Bus Service
- Website
- Haimanti Bus Service
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Haimanti Bus Service
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Subhadip Travels(Radha Gobinda)
- Website
- Baroma Transport
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Baroma Transport
- Website
- Aniruddha Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aniruddha Travels
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Tarapith
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–230
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Seater
- ₹190–230
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Tarapith bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to Tarapith train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Tarapith is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Contai to Tarapith.
There are 22+ hotels available in Tarapith.









