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How to get fromChennai to Howrahby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    5h 29m
    ₹6,063–13,086

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain train 22641
    25h 25m
    ₹700–5,500

  3. Bus, ferry via Tirupati

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    35h 42m

  4. Drive  1,626.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Howrahcar car 1,626.6 km
    24h 7m
    ₹18,250–26,362

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TIR - CCU
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    9h 53m
    ₹10,360–20,457

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    37h 17m
    ₹1,665–3,824

Chennai to Howrah by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket₹700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,419.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 25m.

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