Key hubs
Digha airport and railway station
- Airport
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata, roughly 180-190 km away; allow about 4-5 hours by road
- Railway station
- Digha (DGHA), the terminus of the Tamluk-Digha branch line, close to New Digha beach
- Getting around
- Autos and local taxis within the resort; hire a car for Shankarpur, Talsari and Chandaneswar
How to reach Digha by air
The nearest major airport is Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, roughly 180-190 km away; allow about 4-5 hours by road, depending on traffic.
How to reach Digha by train
Digha (DGHA) is the terminus of the Tamluk-Digha branch line and sits close to New Digha beach. Services run from Howrah and some other cities; confirm current trains on the railway site.
How to reach Digha by road
By road, Digha is about 183 km from Kolkata via Mecheda, with an alternative of about 234 km via Kharagpur. Buses run from Kolkata (Esplanade and Dharmatala) and other towns; the highway has toll plazas.
Getting around Digha
Autos and local taxis serve Old and New Digha. For Shankarpur, Talsari and Chandaneswar, hire a car, since public links are limited. Agree the fare and return trip before you set off.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Digha
- Hire a car for day trips to Shankarpur, Talsari and Chandaneswar; local transport links are limited and the roads can be affected by erosion.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.