Sagar Island to Contai
The distance from Sagar Island to Contai is about 46 km by road, roughly 1 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 Sagar Island to Contai is about 46 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: Sagar Island to Contai
46 km · ~55m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Sagar Island
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: Sagar Island to Contai
46 km · ~1h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sagar Island
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sagar Island. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sagar Island → Contai
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~46 km
~1h 1m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹180
- 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: Sagar Island to Contai
Nearest railway stations: Namkhana for Sagar Island, Kanthi P Halt for Contai.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 31h 30m in total
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 11h 27m wait
Change trains at Lalgola — about 3h 34m wait
2 changes · 31h 30m in total
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 6h 27m wait
Change trains at Bandel Jn — about 15h 36m wait
2 changes · 31h 30m in total
Change trains at Kolkata Sealdah — about 6h 42m wait
Change trains at Bandel Jn — about 15h 18m 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 Sagar Island 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
Travel Tips
Budget Estimate
road
46 km
1 hours
Approximately 46 km by road from Sagar Island to Contai, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
46 km
The nearest railway station to Contai is Kanthi railway station, about 2 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 121 km away.
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