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How to get fromChennai to Islāmpurby plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Islāmpur by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Take the train from Baghdogra to Aluabari Roadtrain train
    7h 8m
    ₹9,660–19,138

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Aluabari Roadtrain train 22611
    39h 3m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Train via Kishanganj

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Kishanganjtrain train 12509 / ...
    38h 13m
    ₹1,006–7,647

  4. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the nightbus from Esplande Bus Stand to Islampurnightbus night bus
    2d 1h
    ₹2,859–6,415

  5. Drive  2,022.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Islāmpurcar car 2,022.7 km
    30h 9m
    ₹19,600–28,312

  6. Fly to Purnea Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane MAA - PXN
    2. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Kishanganjtrain train
    9h 55m
    ₹18,030–41,988

  7. Fly to Saidpur Airport, drive, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Saidpur Airport (SPD)plane plane MAA - SPD
    2. Drive from Saidpur Airport (SPD) to Radhikapurcar car
    3. Take the train from Radhikapur to Aluabari Roadtrain train
    11h 50m
    ₹12,880–37,438

Chennai to Islāmpur by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration38h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,006Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,829 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Islāmpur, West Bengal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Kishanganj once daily. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 36h 58m.

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