There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Patna by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)CCU - PAT
6h 10m₹4,440–12,618Train via Āsansol
cheapest- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jn13505
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Patna Jn12333 / ...
13h 33m₹452–3,560Train
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn12858 / ...
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Patna Jn12333 / ...
11h 49m₹464–3,553Bus, train
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Take the train from Durgapur to Patna Jn
14h 18m₹515–2,414Drive 605 km
- Drive from Contai to Patna605 km
9h 24m₹6,312–9,118
Contai to Patna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Patna is to bus and train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,500 and takes 14h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Patna is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Patna. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Patna Jn via Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Contai and Patna is 656 km. The road distance is 605 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Patna without a car is to train which takes 11h 49m and costs ₹460 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Contai to Patna, including transfers.
Contai to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
Contai to Patna train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Patna is 605 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Contai to Patna.
There are 268+ hotels available in Patna.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Patna, India?
You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Patna Jn via Howrah Jn in around 11h 49m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–8,500
- 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
Train from Howrah Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Durgapur to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Asansol Jn to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–300
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and How to travel India's Golden Triangle - to help you get the most out of your next trip.