There are 4 ways to get from Contai to Kolkata by train, ferry, 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, ferry
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain 12858 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
3h 12m₹170–1,262Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
3h 35m₹120–200Drive 145.9 km
- Drive from Contai to Kolkatacar 145.9 km
2h 3m₹1,631–2,356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Kolkatataxi 145.9 km
2h 3m₹3,200–3,900
Contai to Kolkata by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Kolkata is to bus which costs ₹120 - ₹200 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Kolkata is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Contai and arriving at Kolkata. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Contai and Kolkata is 158 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Kolkata without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Contai to Kolkata, including transfers.
Contai to Kolkata bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Kolkata bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Kolkata is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Contai to Kolkata.
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What companies run services between Contai, India and Kolkata, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Contai to Kolkata every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- 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
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- 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
- Phone
- +918697733391
- onlinebookingctc@gmail.com
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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