There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Contai by bus, ferry, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kolkata to Contaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
3h 30mFerry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P Htrain 12857 / ...
3h 46m₹166–1,308Drive 144.8 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Contaicar 144.8 km
2h 3m₹1,622–2,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Contaitaxi 144.8 km
2h 3m₹3,200–3,900
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Contai is to ferry and train which costs ₹160 - ₹1,400 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Contai is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata and arriving at Contai. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Kolkata and Contai is 145 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Contai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs .
The bus from Kolkata to Contai takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Kolkata to Contai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Contai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Contai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Contai is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Kolkata to Contai.
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What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Contai, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Kolkata to Contai every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Shiv Shakti also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- 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
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- shashipujan123@gmail.com
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Kolkata to Contai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Phone
- +918697733391
- onlinebookingctc@gmail.com
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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