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How to get fromChennai Central Station to Kharagpurby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Kharagpur by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kharagpur Jntrain train
    6h 37m
    ₹6,279–16,109

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Hijillitrain train 22611
    24h 11m
    ₹650–5,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
    2. Take the bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypassbus bus
    35h 48m

  4. Drive 1,514.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai Central Station to Kharagpurcar car 1,514.1 km
    22h 32m
    ₹17,024–24,591

  5. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane MAA - IXR
    2. Take the train from Ranchi to Muritrain train
    3. Take the train from Muri to Hijillitrain train
    10h 32m
    ₹9,273–21,802

  6. Train via Kharagpur Jn

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Kharagpur Jntrain train 12842 / ...
    25h 31m
    ₹650–5,500

Chennai Central Station to Kharagpur by foot and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration24h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,537 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Kharagpur, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Hijilli once a week. Tickets cost ₹650–5,500 and the journey takes 24h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chennai Central Station to Kharagpur via Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Metro, Esplande Bus Stand, and Kharagpur Bypass in around 35h 48m.

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