There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Tarapith by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kolkata
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Santragachi Jntrain 12858 / ...
- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Rampur Hattrain 08047
6h 54m₹742–3,123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Tarapithbus
11h 47m₹300–422Drive 304.8 km
- Drive from Contai to Tarapithcar 304.8 km
4h 42m₹3,436–4,963Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Tarapithtaxi 304.8 km
4h 42m₹6,500–8,500Train
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Rampur Hattrain 13417
11h 20m₹692–2,691
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 Rampur Hat via Santragachi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Contai and Tarapith is 363 km. The road distance is 304.8 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Tarapith without a car is to train via Kolkata which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 via Kolkata which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. 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 Santragachi Jn and Rampur Hat in around 6h 54m. 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 Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Santragachi Jn to Rampur Hat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kanthi P H to Rampur Hat
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- 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 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 Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Tarapith is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Contai to Tarapith.
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