185 km · 3.5 – 4.5 hours
Kolkata to Digha Cab
185 km · ~4 hours via NH16 and SH5
Kolkata to Digha is West Bengal's most-booked weekend beach escape. 185 km south on NH16 to Kolaghat, then SH5 through Contai to the Bay of Bengal coast at Digha. 4 hours off-peak; popular enough that weekend-peak traffic can stretch it to 5.5.
Route description
NH16 south out of Kolkata via Dhankuni and Uluberia. Kolaghat is the natural breakfast halt — a large highway-food cluster. SH5 south from Kolaghat through Contai to Digha. Old Digha and New Digha are separate beach stretches 2 km apart; hotels cluster near both.
Stops and attractions en route
- Kolaghat(60 km from Kolkata)
Breakfast halt; large food plaza complex.
- Contai(135 km from Kolkata)
Fuel + tea halt; last major town before the coast.
- Digha (beach)(185 km from Kolkata)
Hotel drop at Old Digha / New Digha / Mandarmani side.
How Outstation Pricing Works
- •Per-KM rate — varies by vehicle type and city of pickup
- •Minimum 300 KMs per calendar day
- •Driver allowance charged per day
- •Night halt allowance — if vehicle retained overnight
- •Toll, parking, and interstate taxes — at actuals
- •GST at 5% on invoice
All outstation trips are round-trip by default — billed garage to garage. Even if you drop one side only, return kilometers are included in the calculation. One-way drop service is available from select cities at different rates.
Worked example: A 2-day trip covering 185 km one side (370 km round trip) is billed as the higher of actual kilometers or 600 KMs (2 days × 300 KM minimum), plus 2 days of driver allowance, plus tolls/parking at actuals, plus 5% GST. Contact us for a specific quote.
Trip Summary
- Distance (one side): 185 km
- Round trip distance: ~370 km
- Estimated driving time: 3.5 – 4.5 hours
- Highway: NH16 via Kolaghat, then SH5 to Digha via Contai
- Stops en route: Kolaghat, Contai, Digha (beach)
Vehicle Options for This Route
- Sedan (Dzire / Etios)4 passengers + 2 bagsEconomical choice for 2-3 travellers
- Premium Sedan (Honda City / Ciaz)4 passengers + 2 bagsFor executives preferring a quieter cabin
- SUV (Innova Crysta / Ertiga)6 passengers + 3 bagsFamily and small groups; preferred for long highway drives
- Tempo Traveller12 passengers + luggageGroup travel — recommend for 7+ passengers
Final vehicle assignment and rate is confirmed once you share travel dates and pickup city.
Get Your Exact Quote
Share your dates and vehicle preference — we respond within an hour with a written, itemised quote for Kolkata to Digha.
Frequently asked questions
Old Digha or New Digha — which is better?
New Digha has the more developed beach promenade and bigger hotels; Old Digha has a quieter local feel and slightly cleaner beach. Both are 2 km apart; easy to visit both. For a premium stay consider Mandarmani (50 km further) or Tajpur.
Can we combine with Mandarmani?
Yes — Mandarmani is 50 km south-east of Digha, accessible via the beach road at low tide (check timings). A Kolkata-Mandarmani-Digha-Kolkata 3-night circuit is common. Hotels at Mandarmani (The Sana, Palms Resort) are beach-front.
What about monsoon beach visits?
June-September is rough sea and high humidity; swimming not recommended. October-March is peak beach season with calm water and pleasant weather.
How is the outstation fare calculated?
Outstation trips are billed per kilometer with a minimum of 300 KMs per calendar day. The per-km rate depends on your vehicle type and city of pickup. Driver allowance is charged per day. Toll, parking, interstate taxes, and GST at 5% are added at actuals. Contact us for an exact quote for your dates.
Is this a one-way or round-trip rate?
All outstation bookings are round-trip — billed garage to garage. Even for a one-side drop, return kilometers are included. We do offer one-way drop service from select cities at different rates — ask us for availability.
What is included in the fare?
The base fare covers vehicle hire (per-km rate × total kilometers) and driver allowance. Toll charges, parking fees, interstate permit taxes, and GST at 5% are charged at actuals and itemized on your invoice.
How are days counted?
Calendar days — Day 1 starts when the vehicle departs from our garage. Each calendar day carries a minimum of 300 KMs. For example, a 3-day trip has a minimum billing of 900 KMs regardless of actual distance covered.
What is driver allowance and night halt?
Driver allowance is a daily charge covering the driver's meals and incidentals during outstation duty. Night halt is an additional charge when the vehicle is retained overnight. Both vary by city — contact us for specifics.
What vehicles are available for outstation?
We offer sedans (Swift Dzire, Toyota Etios), SUVs (Innova, Ertiga), premium sedans (Honda City, Ciaz), tempo travellers, and buses. Availability varies by city.