Balasore to Contai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Balasore, Odisha to Contai, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Balasore to Contai
117 km · ~2h 20m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Balasore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Balasore to Contai
117 km · ~2h 36m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Balasore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Balasore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Balasore → Contai
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~117 km
~2h 36m|Tentative fare ₹130–₹380
- Arrive in Contai
Contai, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Balasore to Contai
Nearest railway stations: Balasore for Balasore, Kanthi P Halt for Contai.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 13m in total
Change trains at Panskura — about 2h 2m wait
1 change · 6h 21m in total
Change trains at Tikra Ph — about 1h 8m wait
1 change · 7h 5m in total
Change trains at Ramrajatala — about 50m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Balasore to Contai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Balasore to Contai is about 117 km by road, roughly 2.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 117 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,390 · Sedan ₹1,620 · SUV ₹2,140 · Innova / MUV ₹2,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹2,870
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹130 · AC Seater ₹210 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹190 · AC Sleeper ₹270 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹380
- Train: Sleeper ₹100 · Economy ₹150 · Third AC ₹190 · Second AC ₹260 · First AC ₹360
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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