There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Kolaghat by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, 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 Kolaghattrain
6h 15m₹6,176–14,075Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Mechedatrain 22641
24h 56m₹801–6,095Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kolaghatbus
39h 18mDrive 1,572.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kolaghatcar 1,572.8 km
23h 20m₹17,629–25,464
Chennai to Kolaghat by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kolaghat is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 24h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kolaghat is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kolaghat. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kolaghat via Central Metro and Esplande Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kolaghat. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Kolaghat via Mecheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 56m.
The distance between Chennai and Kolaghat is 1472 km. The road distance is 1572.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kolaghat without a car is to train which takes 24h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Chennai to Kolaghat, including transfers.
Chennai to Kolaghat bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kolaghat train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kolaghat is to train which takes 24h 56m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 18m.
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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Kolaghat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Perambur to Mecheda
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,200–5,500
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Esplande Bus Stand to Kolaghat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,800
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kolaghat bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Chennai to Kolaghat train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mecheda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kolaghat is 1573 km. It takes approximately 23h 20m to drive from Chennai to Kolaghat.
There are 20+ hotels available in Kolaghat.