There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Burnpur by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane MAA - RDP
- Take the taxi from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Burnpurtaxi
4h 40m₹9,230–22,538Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Burnpurtrain 22643
31h₹750–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Asansolbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Seater / ...
42h 53mDrive 1,691.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Burnpurcar 1,691.6 km
25h 30m₹18,905–27,307
Chennai to Burnpur by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Burnpur is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹6,000 and takes 31h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Burnpur is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹23,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Burnpur. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Asansol via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Burnpur. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 31h.
The distance between Chennai and Burnpur is 1452 km. The road distance is 1691.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Burnpur without a car is to train which takes 31h and costs ₹750 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chennai to Burnpur, including transfers.
Chennai to Burnpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Burnpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Burnpur is to train which takes 31h and costs ₹750 - ₹6,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42h 53m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Burnpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Burnpur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹750–6,000 and the journey takes 31h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Burnpur via Kolkata, Asansol, and Asansol Jn in around 42h 53m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–21,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Burnpur
- Ave. Duration
- 31h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹750–6,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹750–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,700–3,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,500–6,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Kolkata to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kolkata to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,500
Durgapur Cab Service
Go Cab
- Phone
- +91 82 50 51 14 55
- Website
- gocab.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Burnpur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Chennai to Burnpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Burnpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Burnpur is 1692 km. It takes approximately 25h 30m to drive from Chennai to Burnpur.
There are 28+ hotels available in Burnpur.






