There are 4 ways to get from Contai to Serampore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Contai to Serampore by train
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The cheapest way to get from Contai to Serampore is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Serampore is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Serampore. 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 Serampore is 176 km. The road distance is 154.1 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Serampore 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 Serampore, including transfers.
Contai to Serampore train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Serampore is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹270 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹1,200 and takes 4h 35m.
Contai to Serampore train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Serampore is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Contai to Serampore.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Serampore, 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, SBSTC operates a bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade once daily. Tickets cost ₹120–200 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
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- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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