Calcutta State Tpt. Corpn.,

Bus Services

Calcutta is connected by an extensive network of national highways with major cities and towns of tourist interest nearby.Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) operates buses to different places to Rampurhat via Santiniketan or via Krishnanagar - Berhampore to Vishnupur via Kamarpukur - Jairambait or via Tarakeswar, to Digha, to Bakreswar via Santiniketan, to Namkhana (for Bakkhali) via Diamond Harbour. CSTC Booking Office at Esplanade Bus Terminus Tel: 2481916. Booking Office Tel: 2430706 (Esplanade), 3521687 (Ultadanga)

Local Transport

Bus Service

State Buses:Operate between major important sectors within the city. Minumum fare upto 5 km is Rs. 1.25. They ply between from 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Private Buses

Connect all zones within the city. Most frequent and usually overloaded during peak hours. Minimum fare upto 5 km is Rs. 1.25 ranging to a mazimumj of Rs. 2.50. Also connects city to suburbs. Usually steel in body colour with green borders.

Mini Buses

Connect fixed terminal throughout city. Minimum fare upto 5 km is Rs. 1.60, to a maximum of Rs. 3.60. Smaller than usual bus size, red in colour with yellow border in between, having names of the two termini written.

CTC

Connects city to suburbs during peak hours. Major terminus at Esplanade, Golpark, Behala, BBD Bagh , etc. Minimum fare Rs. 1. 50, maximum Rs. 17, depending on distance.