Digha to Contai
The distance from Digha to Contai is about 37 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). From the Kolkata side of the Hooghly River, you have to drive via NH 16 (formerly NH 6),
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 Digha to Contai is about 37 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated). From the Kolkata side of the Hooghly River, you have to drive via NH 16 (formerly NH 6), Mecheda, Nandakumar and Henria to Contai.
Route Map
By Car: Digha to Contai
37 km · ~44m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Digha
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: Digha to Contai
37 km · ~49m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Digha
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Digha. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- 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: Digha to Contai
Nearest railway stations: Digha Flag Station for Digha, Kanthi P Halt for Contai.
Direct trains
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 37 km by road from Digha to Contai, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Contai is Kanthi railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Kanthi railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Kanthi railway station — about 2 km
- Sitalpur railway station — about 8 km
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Budget Estimate
road
37 km
1 hours
Approximately 37 km by road from Digha to Contai, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
37 km
The nearest railway station to Contai is Kanthi railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.
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About 37 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 121 km away.
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