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Contai to Digha

The distance from Contai to Digha is about 37 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Travelling to Digha by road has become easier, promoting tourism in Digha and the

37 kmDistance

1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹510

Sedan₹580

SUV₹780

Innova / MUV₹900

Tempo Traveller₹1110

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹40

AC Seater₹70

Non-AC Sleeper₹60

AC Sleeper₹90

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹150

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Train

Sleeper₹50

Economy₹70

Third AC₹80

Second AC₹100

First AC₹130

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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.

Overview

The distance from Contai to Digha is about 37 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). Travelling to Digha by road has become easier, promoting tourism in Digha and the surrounding beaches. The roads are excellent and you can easily reach Digha from Kolkata in 4 hours of sedate driving.

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By Car: Contai to Digha

37 km · ~44m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.

Start from Contai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
37 km · 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Digha
Digha, West Bengal
Hotels in Digha

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: Contai to Digha

37 km · ~49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Contai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Contai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Contai → Digha
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~37 km
~49m|Tentative fare ₹40–₹150
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Arrive in Digha
Digha, West Bengal
Hotels in Digha

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Contai to Digha

Nearest railway stations: Kanthi P Halt for Contai, Digha Flag Station for Digha.

Direct trains

Tamralipta Express#12858 · Superfast

10:40 AMBadalpur Ph

7m1 stops

10:47 AMSujalpur

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Digha-Howrah AC Duronto Express#12848 · Duronto

03:51 PMBadalpur Ph

7m1 stops

03:58 PMSujalpur

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Paharia Express#15721 · Express

04:44 PMBadalpur Ph

7m1 stops

04:51 PMSujalpur

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Digha- Puri SamudraKanya Express#12579 · Superfast

05:37 PMBadalpur Ph

10m1 stops

05:47 PMSujalpur

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Kandari Express#18002 · Express

06:36 PMBadalpur Ph

7m1 stops

06:43 PMSujalpur

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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.

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By Car

Approximately 37 km by road from Contai to Digha, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

Distance: 37 kmDuration: 1 hours

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By Train

The nearest railway station to Digha is Digha railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.

Distance: 37 km

Railhead

Reach Digha railway station, then continue by local transport.

Digha railway station — about 2 km
Tikra railway station — about 4 km

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Travel Tips

Travelling to Digha by road has become easier, promoting tourism in Digha and the surrounding beaches.

Route: From Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu and Kona Expressway take the NH-16 (old NH-6) till Kolaghat -> take a left turn on NH-116 (old NH-41) excellent roads till Nandkumar -> right turn on state highway all the way to Digha, via towns of Contai and Ramnagar.

En route decent toilet facilities and food is available at Ruk Zaraa (Kolaghat), Sher-e-Punjab (Kolaghat), Express Food Plaza (Kolaghat), Sher Bengal (Mecheda) etc.