There are 4 ways to get from Contai to Birati by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jntrain 12858 / ...
3h 38m₹277–2,102Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
4h 35mDrive 154.5 km
- Drive from Contai to Biraticar 154.5 km
2h 6m₹1,732–2,502Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Biratitaxi 154.5 km
2h 6m₹3,400–4,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Birati is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Birati is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Birati. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Airport Gate 3 via BB Ganguly Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Birati. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Birati via Maidan and Dum Dum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Contai and Birati is 177 km. The road distance is 154.5 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Birati without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Contai to Birati, including transfers.
Contai to Birati bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Birati train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Birati is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Birati, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Contai to Kolkata every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 35m. Shiv Shakti also services this route 4 times a week.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- shashipujan123@gmail.com
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Birati bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to Birati train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Birati is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Contai to Birati.
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