There are 4 ways to get from Contai to West Bengal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain 12858 / ...
3h 20m₹177–1,269Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Executive / ...
3h 50mDrive 145.9 km
- Drive from Contai to Kolkatacar 145.9 km
2h 3m₹1,637–2,365Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Kolkatataxi 145.9 km
2h 3m₹3,200–3,900
Contai to West Bengal by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to West Bengal is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to West Bengal is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Contai and arriving at Kolkata. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to West Bengal. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Seldah via Howrah Maidan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Contai and West Bengal is 164 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Contai to West Bengal without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Contai to West Bengal, including transfers.
Contai to West Bengal bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), depart from Contai station.
Contai to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to West Bengal is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, Snemita Parisheba(Santosh) operates a bus from Contai to Kolkata hourly, and the journey takes 3h 50m. 16 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to West Bengal bus services, operated by Snemita Parisheba(Santosh), arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to West Bengal is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Contai to West Bengal.
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