There are 5 ways to get from Shalimar Point to Digha by train, bus, car, taxi, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Digha Flag Stntrain 12857 / ...
4h 11m₹278–2,235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Standbus
5h₹182–392Drive 176.9 km
- Drive from Shalimar Point to Dighacar 176.9 km
2h 31m₹2,020–2,917Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shalimar Point to Dighataxi 176.9 km
2h 31m₹3,900–4,700Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Dighabus
7h 9m₹294–414
Shalimar Point to Digha by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shalimar Point to Digha is to ferry and bus which costs ₹290 - ₹420 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Shalimar Point to Digha is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹3,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shalimar Point to Digha. However, there are services departing from Kidderpore Tram Depot and arriving at Digha Bus Stand via Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Shalimar Point to Digha. However, there are services departing from Shalimar and arriving at Digha Flag Stn via Santragachi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Shalimar Point and Digha is 186 km. The road distance is 176.9 km.
The best way to get from Shalimar Point to Digha without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Shalimar Point to Digha, including transfers.
Shalimar Point to Digha bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand station.
Shalimar Point to Digha train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Santragachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Shalimar Point to Digha is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹400 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Shalimar Point, India and Digha, West Bengal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Santragachi Jn to Digha Flag Stn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, West Bengal Transport Corporation operates a bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Stand every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹140–350 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Santragachi Jn to Digha Flag Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Kolkata - Esplanade Bus Stand to Digha Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–350
- Website
- WBTC
- Price Range
- ₹140–350
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Shalimar Point to Digha bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Digha Bus Stand station.
Shalimar Point to Digha train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Digha Flag Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shalimar Point to Digha is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Shalimar Point to Digha.
There are 123+ hotels available in Digha.