There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Tarapith by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Bolpur S Niktntrain
- Take the train from Bolpur S Niktn to Tarapith Roadtrain
7h 47m₹844–4,033Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Tarapithbus
11h 47m₹300–422Train, bus
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jntrain 12858 / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Tarapithbus
10h 34m₹342–1,463Drive 304.8 km
- Drive from Contai to Tarapithcar 304.8 km
4h 42m₹3,427–4,949Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Tarapithtaxi 304.8 km
4h 42m₹6,500–8,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Tarapith is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹430 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Tarapith is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Tarapith. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Tarapith via Netaji Indoor Stadium and Kolkata Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Tarapith. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Tarapith Road via Howrah Jn and Bolpur S Niktn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Contai and Tarapith is 365 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Tarapith without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Contai to Tarapith, including transfers.
Contai to Tarapith bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Tarapith train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Tarapith is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹800 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹430 and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Tarapith, India?
You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Tarapith via Howrah Jn, Bolpur S Niktn, and Tarapith Road in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Tarapith via Kolkata Esplanade, Netaji Indoor Stadium, KC Das More, and Kolkata Esplanade in around 11h 47m.
- 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 Bolpur S Niktn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Bolpur S Niktn to Tarapith Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Tarapith
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–230
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Seater
- ₹190–230
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 Kolkata Esplanade to Tarapith
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–230
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Seater
- ₹190–230
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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More Questions & Answers
Contai to Tarapith bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Contai to Tarapith train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Tarapith is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Contai to Tarapith.
There are 23+ hotels available in Tarapith.







