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How to get fromChennai to IIT Kharagpurby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to IIT 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
    7h 58m
    ₹6,379–16,959

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Hijillitrain train 22611
    24h 23m
    ₹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 41m

  4. Drive 1,515.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to IIT Kharagpurcar car 1,515.7 km
    22h 35m
    ₹17,070–24,656

  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 45m
    ₹8,773–21,802

  6. Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane plane MAA - RDP
    2. Take the bus from Durgapur City Centre to Bankurabus bus
    3. Take the train from Bankura to Hijillitrain train
    10h 57m
    ₹13,958–23,717

  7. Fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)plane plane MAA - BBI
    2. Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Hijillitrain train
    11h 6m
    ₹6,852–18,615

  8. Train via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Hijillitrain train 22643 / ...
    25h 48m
    ₹650–5,500

Chennai to IIT Kharagpur by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration24h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket₹650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,542.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and IIT 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 bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to IIT Kharagpur via Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Metro, Esplande Bus Stand, and Kharagpur Bypass in around 35h 41m.

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