There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Siliguri by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane CCU - IXB
6h 23m₹4,562–9,731Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanthi P H to New Jalpaiguritrain 15721
15h 54m₹380–2,900Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Siliguribus
16h 55m₹570–1,592Drive 644.2 km
- Drive from Contai to Siliguricar 644.2 km
9h 54m₹7,183–10,375Bus via Kolkata
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Siliguri, West Bengal
17h 32m
Contai to Siliguri by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Siliguri is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 16h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Siliguri is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Siliguri. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Siliguri via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at New Jalpaiguri. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h 54m.
The distance between Contai and Siliguri is 643 km. The road distance is 644.2 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Siliguri without a car is to train which takes 15h 54m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Contai to Siliguri, including transfers.
Contai to Siliguri bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Siliguri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Siliguri is to train which takes 15h 54m and costs ₹380 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,600 and takes 16h 55m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Siliguri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanthi P H to New Jalpaiguri once a week. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 15h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Siliguri via Kolkata in around 16h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–9,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–6,500
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kanthi P H to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–2,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–450
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- 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
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
Bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from Kolkata to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹450–1,400
- Phone
- +91 97337 81172
- rayan.bus.service@gmail.com
- Website
- Rayan Bus
Bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Siliguri, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Rayan Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Siliguri bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Contai to Siliguri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at New Jalpaiguri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Siliguri is 644 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Contai to Siliguri.
There are 300+ hotels available in Siliguri.