There are 4 ways to get from Contai to Barrackpore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain 12858 / ...
3h 15m₹274–2,153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Talpukurbus Ac-20L
5h 53m₹131–237Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Contai to Barrackporecar 161.3 km
2h 12m₹1,757–2,538Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Barrackporetaxi 161.3 km
2h 12m₹3,500–4,300
Contai to Barrackpore by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Barrackpore is to bus which costs ₹130 - ₹240 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Barrackpore is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Barrackpore. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Talpukur via Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Barrackpore. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Serampore via Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Contai and Barrackpore is 176 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Barrackpore without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Contai to Barrackpore, including transfers.
Contai to Barrackpore bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Barrackpore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Barrackpore is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹130 - ₹240 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Barrackpore, 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, you can take a bus from Contai to Talpukur via Kolkata Esplanade and Esplanade in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- 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
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
- Phone
- +91 8697733392
- transportdeptt.wb@gmail.com
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Bus from Esplanade to Talpukur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹11–45
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Ordinary
- ₹11–13
- AC
- ₹35–45
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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More Questions & Answers
Contai to Barrackpore bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Contai to Barrackpore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Barrackpore is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Contai to Barrackpore.
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