Guwahati to Contai
The distance from Guwahati to Contai is about 790 km by road, roughly 16 hours (estimated). From the Kolkata side of the Hooghly River, you have to drive via NH 16 (formerly NH
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 Guwahati to Contai is about 790 km by road, roughly 16 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: Guwahati to Contai
790 km · ~17h 8m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Guwahati
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 395Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 545Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 695Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Guwahati to Contai
790 km · ~17h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Guwahati
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Guwahati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Guwahati → Contai
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~790 km
~17h 33m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- 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: Guwahati to Contai
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati for Guwahati, Kanthi P Halt for Contai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 20h 58m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 30m wait
1 change · 22h 55m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 2h 5m wait
1 change · 25h 23m in total
Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 6h 5m 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 790 km by road from Guwahati to Contai, roughly 16 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
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
790 km
16 hours
Approximately 790 km by road from Guwahati to Contai, roughly 16 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
790 km
The nearest railway station to Contai is Kanthi railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 790 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 121 km away.
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