There are 4 ways to get from Contai to Sealdah 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 Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain 12858 / ...
3h 20m₹177–1,269Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_Leyland A/C Seater Executive / ...
3h 50mDrive 146.5 km
- Drive from Contai to Sealdahcar 146.5 km
2h 4m₹1,434–2,071Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Sealdahtaxi 146.5 km
2h 4m₹3,200–3,900
Contai to Sealdah by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Sealdah is to train which costs ₹170 - ₹1,300 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Sealdah is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Contai and arriving at Kolkata. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Sealdah. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Seldah via Howrah Maidan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Contai and Sealdah is 164 km. The road distance is 146.5 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Sealdah without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Contai to Sealdah, including transfers.
Contai to Sealdah bus services, operated by Snemita Paribahan, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Sealdah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Sealdah is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹170 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Sealdah, 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, Snemita Paribahan operates a bus from Contai to Kolkata hourly, and the journey takes 3h 50m. 18 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
- Website
- Snemita Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Snemita Paribahan
- Website
- Snemita Parisheba(Santosh)
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Snemita Parisheba(Santosh)
- Website
- Sethu Express
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Sethu Express
- Website
- City Express
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- City Express
- Website
- Parameswar Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Parameswar Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Snemita Paribahan(Maa Gouri Gold)
- Website
- Arunita Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Arunita Paribahan
- Website
- Snemita Parisheba(Baroma)
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Snemita Parisheba(Baroma)
- Website
- Samanta Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Samanta Travels
- Website
- Sree Jagannath Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Sree Jagannath Travels
- Phone
- +91 93822 09568
- kalosonadreamline@gmail.com
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
- Phone
- +91 79087 78301
- umasankardas0537@gmail.com
- Website
- Subhadeep Tour & Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Subhadeep Tour & Travels
- Website
- Sharmila Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sharmila Travels
- Website
- Satya Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Satya Paribahan
- Website
- Basanti Paribahan
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Basanti Paribahan
- Website
- Santosh Bus Service
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Santosh Bus Service
- Website
- Rohit Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Rohit Travels
- Website
- Aniruddha Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Aniruddha Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Sealdah bus services, operated by Snemita Paribahan, arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to Sealdah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Sealdah is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Contai to Sealdah.
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