There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Dakshineswar by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane MAA - CCU
4h 19m₹6,053–13,072Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jntrain 12842 / ...
28h 27m₹753–5,437Train via Santragachi Jn
- Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain 22641
26h 29m₹869–6,284Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
37h 26m₹1,192–4,435Drive 1,635.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Dakshineswarcar 1,635.8 km
24h 11m₹18,213–26,307Train #2
- Take the train from Perambur to Dankunitrain 12509 / ...
29h 11m₹834–6,265
Chennai to Dakshineswar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Dakshineswar is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹5,500 and takes 28h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Dakshineswar is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Dakshineswar. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Dakhineswar via BB Ganguly Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Dakshineswar. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Dashnagar via Santragachi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
The distance between Chennai and Dakshineswar is 1410 km. The road distance is 1635.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Dakshineswar without a car is to train via Santragachi Jn which takes 26h 29m and costs ₹850 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Chennai to Dakshineswar, including transfers.
Chennai to Dakshineswar bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Dakshineswar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Dakshineswar is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train via Santragachi Jn, which costs ₹850 - ₹6,500 and takes 26h 29m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,500 and takes 37h 26m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Dakshineswar, India?
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Perambur to Dankuni
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–4,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Dakshineswar bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Chennai to Dakshineswar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Dakshineswar is 1636 km. It takes approximately 24h 11m to drive from Chennai to Dakshineswar.
There are 1061+ hotels available in Dakshineswar.