There are 8 ways to get from Prayagraj to Contai by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Tamluktrain 12444
- Take the train from Tamluk to Kanthi P Htrain 08135 / ...
16h 46m₹560–4,307Bus, train
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh to Asansolbus
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Kanthi P Htrain
20h 39mDrive 835.5 km
- Drive from Prayagraj to Contaicar 835.5 km
12h 37m₹9,372–13,538Fly from Allahabad, train
- Fly from Allahabad (IXD) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXD - CCU
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain
11h 6m₹7,796–25,184Bus
- Take the bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
- Take the bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Standbus
23h 19mTrain to Varanasi Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jntrain
- Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane VNS - CCU
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain
10h 32m₹5,657–13,155Train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Danapurtrain
- Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PAT - CCU
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain
11h 21m₹5,689–27,434Train, train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly
- Take the train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Centraltrain
- Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain
- Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane LKO - CCU
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain
11h 52m₹6,524–18,835
Prayagraj to Contai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prayagraj to Contai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 16h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Prayagraj to Contai is to train and fly which takes 10h 32m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Prayagraj to Contai. However, there are services departing from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh and arriving at Contai via Central Metro, Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand and Digha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Prayagraj to Contai. However, there are services departing from Prayagraj Jn and arriving at Kanthi P H via Tamluk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
The distance between Prayagraj and Contai is 963 km. The road distance is 835.5 km.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Contai without a car is to train which takes 16h 46m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 16h 46m to get from Prayagraj to Contai, including transfers.
Prayagraj to Contai bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, depart from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh station.
Prayagraj to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Prayagraj Jn station.
The best way to get from Prayagraj to Contai is to train which takes 16h 46m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 23h 19m.
What companies run services between Prayagraj, India and Contai, India?
You can take a train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanthi P H via Tamluk in around 16h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh to Contai via Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Metro, Esplanade, Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand, Digha Bus Stand, and Digha in around 23h 19m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Allahabad to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–23,000
Flights from Allahabad to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–26,000
Flights from Allahabad to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–29,000
Flights from Allahabad to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–29,000
Flights from Allahabad to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–27,000
Flights from Allahabad to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bengaluru, Raipur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–30,000
Flights from Varanasi Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
Flights from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–21,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
Flights from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Allahabad to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Tamluk
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹440–3,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹440–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,400
Train from Tamluk to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Asansol Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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
Train from Prayagraj Rambag to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Danapur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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
Train from Prayagraj Jn to Kanpur Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Kanpur Central to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- 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
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–350
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Price Range
- ₹140–350
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More Questions & Answers
Prayagraj to Contai bus services, operated by Choudhary travels and cargo, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Prayagraj to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tamluk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prayagraj to Contai is 836 km. It takes approximately 12h 37m to drive from Prayagraj to Contai.
There are 59+ hotels available in Contai.







