There are 5 ways to get from Egra to Kolkata by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain 12858 / ...
3h 12m₹767–2,017Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
4h 19m₹766–964Drive 157.3 km
- Drive from Egra to Kolkatacar 157.3 km
2h 24m₹1,773–2,561Taxi
- Take the taxi from Egra to Kolkatataxi 157.3 km
2h 24m₹3,500–4,200Bus via Digha
- Take the bus from Old Digha Bus Stand to Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Standbus
5h 4m₹988–1,352
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Egra to Kolkata is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Egra to Kolkata is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Egra to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Kolkata Esplanade via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Egra to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Howrah Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Egra and Kolkata is 181 km. The road distance is 157.3 km.
The best way to get from Egra to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Egra to Kolkata, including transfers.
Egra to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Contai station.
Egra to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Egra to Kolkata is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,000 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Egra, India and Kolkata, 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, SBSTC operates a bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Bus from Old Digha Bus Stand to Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–350
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Price Range
- ₹140–350
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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More Questions & Answers
Egra to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Egra to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Egra to Kolkata is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Egra to Kolkata.
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