How to Reach Digha Jagannath Temple

Comprehensive Travel Guide: Train Timings, Bus Schedules, and Cab Routes

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Kolkata (Howrah) to Digha Train Schedule

Traveling by train is the most comfortable and popular way to reach Digha. The New Digha Railway Station is located just 3 kilometers from the Jagannath Temple. E-rickshaws (Totos) and auto-rickshaws are readily available at the station to take you directly to the temple gate.

Train Name & Number Departure (Howrah) Arrival (Digha) Running Days
Tamralipta Express (12857) 06:50 AM 10:15 AM Daily
Kandari Express (22897) 02:25 PM 05:50 PM Daily
Paharia Express (15722) 07:30 AM 11:55 AM Saturdays only
Pro Travel Tip: During festivals like Rath Yatra or summer weekends, train tickets (especially AC Chair Car) sell out weeks in advance. It is highly recommended to book your IRCTC tickets early.

Kolkata (Esplanade) to Digha Bus Services

Excellent bus connectivity exists between Kolkata and Digha. State transport (SBSTC, NBSTC) and private Volvo/Scania buses run frequently throughout the day and night. The bus drops you at the New Digha Bus Stand, which is merely 2.5 km from the Jagannath Temple.

Bus Type Boarding Points Approx. Fare Journey Time
Non-AC Seater Esplanade, Howrah, Garia ₹180 - ₹250 5 - 5.5 Hours
AC Volvo / Scania Esplanade, Karunamoyee ₹450 - ₹600 4 - 4.5 Hours
SBSTC Govt. Buses Esplanade, Santragachi ₹165 - ₹400 5 Hours
Booking Tip: You can easily book SBSTC government buses from their official portal or use redBus/MakeMyTrip for private AC Volvo buses. Try to book morning buses to reach the temple for afternoon Darshan.

Driving to Digha / Cab Services

Driving to Digha is a fantastic experience thanks to the excellent condition of the NH116B highway. The journey is scenic and offers plenty of roadside dhabas for refreshments.

  • Total Distance: Approx. 185 KM from Central Kolkata.
  • Estimated Time: 4 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic at the Kolaghat bridge.
  • The Route: Kolkata → Kona Expressway → Kolaghat → Nandakumar → Kanthi (Contai) → Digha.
  • Cab Fare: Booking an Outstation Ola, Uber, or MakeMyTrip cab typically costs between ₹3,500 to ₹4,500 for a one-way sedan drop. SUV (Innova/Ertiga) fares range from ₹5,500 to ₹6,500.
Parking Facility: The Digha Jagannath Temple complex features a massive designated parking area capable of holding hundreds of cars and tourist buses safely.

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