Contai to Sagar Island
The distance from Contai to Sagar Island is about 46 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). If you are travelling in your own car, there is (only) one vessel now at 6AM from
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.
Overview
The distance from Contai to Sagar Island is about 46 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). If you are travelling in your own car, there is (only) one vessel now at 6AM from Kakdwip to Kachuberia and similarly at 6AM in the morning from Kachuberia to Kakdwip. Therefore, you should keep your car parked at Kakdwip near the jetty.
Route Map
By Car: Contai to Sagar Island
46 km · ~55m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Contai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
46 km · 55m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Sagar IslandSagar Island, 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: Contai to Sagar Island
46 km · ~1h 1m · 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 → Sagar Island
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~46 km
~1h 1m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹180
- Arrive in Sagar Island
Sagar Island, 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: Contai to Sagar Island
Nearest railway stations: Kanthi P Halt for Contai, Namkhana for Sagar Island.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 31h 32m in total
Change trains at Lalgola — about 3h 20m wait
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 11h wait
2 changes · 31h 32m in total
Change trains at Bandel Jn — about 3h 3m wait
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 17h 50m wait
2 changes · 31h 32m in total
Change trains at Bandel Jn — about 6h 18m wait
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 14h 30m 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
By Car
Approximately 46 km by road from Contai to Sagar Island, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Sagar Island is Namkhana railway station, about 21 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Namkhana railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Namkhana railway station — about 21 km
- Ukilerhat railway station — about 25 km
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
46 km
1 hours
Approximately 46 km by road from Contai to Sagar Island, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
46 km
The nearest railway station to Sagar Island is Namkhana railway station, about 21 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 46 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 118 km away.
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