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How to get fromChennai to Contaiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Contai by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 Kanthi P Htrain train
    8h 19m
    ₹6,299–17,209

  2. Train via Balasore

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Balasoretrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Take the train from Balasore to Kanthi P Htrain train 22874 / ...
    28h 46m
    ₹827–6,268

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Mechedatrain train 22641
    2. Take the train from Mecheda to Kanthi P Htrain train 08135 / ...
    27h 53m
    ₹841–6,345

  4. 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 Baruipur to Contaibus bus
    38h 22m

  5. Drive 1,504.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Contaicar car 1,504.1 km
    22h 34m
    ₹16,872–24,370

  6. Bus via Nellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baruipur to Contaibus bus
    40h 52m

Chennai to Contai by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration27h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹841Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,578.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Contai, India?

You can take a train from Perambur to Kanthi P H via Mecheda in around 27h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Contai via Kolkata, West Bengal, MG Crossing, and Baruipur in around 38h 22m.

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