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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kālka by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Chandigarh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane MAA - IXC
    6h 43m
    ₹8,163–16,038

  2. Train via Delhi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to New Delhitrain train 12621 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train 12005 / ...
    37h 30m
    ₹1,116–8,442

  3. Bus via Udaipur

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udaipurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udaipur to Chandigarhbus bus
    40h 15m

  4. Drive  2,390.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kālkacar car 2,390.6 km
    32h 5m
    ₹23,237–33,564

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane TIR - IXC
    10h 12m
    ₹11,460–20,409

  6. Fly Chennai International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)plane plane MAA - DEL
    2. Take the train from New Delhi to Kalkatrain train
    9h 49m
    ₹8,765–13,688

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chandigarhtrain train 20493
    43h 47m
    ₹1,138–8,576

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi to Kalkabus bus
    2d 4h
    ₹5,073–7,668

Chennai to Kālka by train

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration37h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,044.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kālka, Haryana, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Kalka via New Delhi in around 37h 30m.

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