There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kharagpur by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane MAA - CCU
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kharagpur Jntrain
6h 32m₹6,279–16,109Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kharagpur Jntrain 12509 / ...
25h 32m₹650–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
- Take the bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypassbus
35h 39mDrive 1,513.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kharagpurcar 1,513.5 km
22h 32m₹17,045–24,620Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane MAA - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Muritrain
- Take the train from Muri to Hijillitrain
10h 27m₹8,773–21,802
Chennai to Kharagpur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kharagpur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹5,500 and takes 25h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kharagpur is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kharagpur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kharagpur Bypass via Central Metro and Esplande Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Kharagpur Jn. Services depart twice daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 32m.
The distance between Chennai and Kharagpur is 1537 km. The road distance is 1513.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kharagpur without a car is to train which takes 25h 32m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Chennai to Kharagpur, including transfers.
Chennai to Kharagpur bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kharagpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kharagpur is to train which takes 25h 32m and costs ₹650 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 35h 39m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kharagpur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Kharagpur Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹650–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kharagpur via Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Metro, Esplande Bus Stand, and Kharagpur Bypass in around 35h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–22,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–19,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,700–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,000–5,500
Train from Ranchi to Muri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Muri to Hijilli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kharagpur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kharagpur bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Chennai to Kharagpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kharagpur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kharagpur is 1513 km. It takes approximately 22h 32m to drive from Chennai to Kharagpur.
There are eight+ hotels available in Kharagpur.