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How to get fromChennai to Kolaghatby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kolaghat by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, 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 Kolaghattrain train
    6h 25m
    ₹6,676–14,075

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Mechedatrain train 22641
    24h 56m
    ₹801–6,095

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Kolaghattrain train
    36h 57m

  4. Drive  1,572.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kolaghatcar car 1,572.9 km
    23h 20m
    ₹15,299–22,098

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kolaghatbus bus
    39h 18m
    ₹2,359–6,615

Chennai to Kolaghat by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration24h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket₹801Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,471.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Mecheda twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 24h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Kolaghat via Kolkata, Central Metro, and Esplande Bus Stand in around 39h 18m.

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