There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Kolkata (Station) by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane MAA - CCU
4h 37m₹6,136–15,906Train via Satrangachi Station
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain 22641
27h 9m₹734–5,402Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
32h 6mDrive 1,636.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kolkata (Station)car 1,636.9 km
24h 17m₹18,482–26,696Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jntrain 12840
28h 48m₹763–5,447Train #2
- Take the train from Perambur to Dankunitrain 12509 / ...
29h 49m₹834–6,315Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
34h 36m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kolkata (Station) is to train via Satrangachi Station which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 27h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kolkata (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kolkata (Station). However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Belgachia via Amherst Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kolkata (Station). However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Belgachia via Maidan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.
The distance between Chennai and Kolkata (Station) is 1415 km. The road distance is 1636.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kolkata (Station) without a car is to train via Satrangachi Station which takes 27h 9m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chennai to Kolkata (Station), including transfers.
Chennai to Kolkata (Station) bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kolkata (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kolkata (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train via Satrangachi Station, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 27h 9m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 32h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kolkata (Station), India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 26h 1m.
- 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
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- 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 Perambur to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Perambur to Dankuni
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Kolkata (Station) bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Chennai to Kolkata (Station) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kolkata (Station) is 1637 km. It takes approximately 24h 17m to drive from Chennai to Kolkata (Station).
There are 1157+ hotels available in Kolkata (Station).