There are 4 ways to get from Barrackpore to Contai 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
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain 12857 / ...
4h 4m₹274–2,176Bus
- Take the bus from Talpukur to Central Metrobus Ac-20L
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Contaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
4h 50mDrive 159.6 km
- Drive from Barrackpore to Contaicar 159.6 km
2h 10m₹1,788–2,582Taxi
- Take the taxi from Barrackpore to Contaitaxi 159.6 km
2h 10m₹3,500–4,300
Barrackpore to Contai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barrackpore to Contai is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Barrackpore to Contai is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Barrackpore to Contai. However, there are services departing from Talpukur and arriving at Contai via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Barrackpore to Contai. However, there are services departing from Serampore and arriving at Kanthi P H via Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Barrackpore and Contai is 176 km. The road distance is 159.6 km.
The best way to get from Barrackpore to Contai without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Barrackpore to Contai, including transfers.
Barrackpore to Contai bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, depart from Talpukur station.
Barrackpore to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Barrackpore to Contai is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Barrackpore, India and Contai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Talpukur to Contai via Central Metro and Kolkata in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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
- Phone
- +918697733391
- onlinebookingctc@gmail.com
- Website
- WBTC
Bus from Talpukur to Central Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹30
- Website
- WBTC
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- shashipujan123@gmail.com
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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
Barrackpore to Contai bus services, operated by West Bengal Transport Corporation, arrive at Central Metro station.
Barrackpore to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kanthi P H station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barrackpore to Contai is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Barrackpore to Contai.
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