Bankura to Contai
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Bankura, West Bengal to Contai, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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: Bankura to Contai
229 km · ~4h 55m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Bankura
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KharagpurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
79 km · 1h 35m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ContaiContai, West Bengal
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: Bankura to Contai
229 km · ~5h 5m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Bankura
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bankura. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bankura → Contai
AC Seater / Volvo · ~229 km
~5h 5m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹690
- 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: Bankura to Contai
Nearest railway stations: Bankura for Bankura, Kanthi P Halt for Contai.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 31m in total
Change trains at Jakpur — about 53m wait
1 change · 6h 36m in total
Change trains at Kharagpur Jn — about 1h 40m wait
1 change · 6h 55m in total
Change trains at Raghunathbari — about 1h 26m 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.
Bankura to Contai: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Bankura to Contai is about 229 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Kharagpur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 229 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹690
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹670
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Want the full Contai guide?
Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Contai.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Bankura to Contai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Midnapore120 km from Bankura
Hotels in Contai
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Contai
Things to Do in Contai
Bankiput Sea Beach
It is fairly long beach, starting around 2-3 km from the resort. What is shown on the map is roughly the centre of the beach.
Dariapur Lighthouse
Visitors can climb to the top and have a good view of the area
Jagannath Temple
It was believed that Bhimsen Mahapatra, King of Odisha, built this temple.
Junput Beach
If you go there having the sea in your mind then you will be quite disappointed. The water has shifted far off from there and the only thing left is white muddy sand.
Kapalkundala Mandir
Made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's classic novel Kapalkundala. It is a story of a forest-dwelling girl named Kapalkundala, who fell in love with and married a…
Suggested Contai Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Contai
- Travel from Bankura to Contai (about 4.6 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Junput Beach
Day 2Explore Contai
- Visit Kapalkundala Mandir
- Visit Dariapur Lighthouse
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Bankiput Sea Beach
- Head back to Bankura
Extend Your Trip
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Contai → Diamond Harbour
About 85 km by road
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