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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Māldah by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane plane MAA - RDP
    2. Take the train from Ukhra to Malda Towntrain train
    10h 30m
    ₹9,360–24,938

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Malda Towntrain train 12509 / ...
    35h 7m
    ₹1,341–6,888

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Kolkata to Maldabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    45h 22m
    ₹2,112–8,505

  4. Drive  1,857.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Māldahcar car 1,857.3 km
    27h 50m
    ₹20,744–29,963

  5. Fly to Purnea Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane MAA - PXN
    2. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Malda Towntrain train
    11h 53m
    ₹14,080–34,318

  6. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Take the train from Baghdogra to Malda Towntrain train
    10h 53m
    ₹10,220–19,138

  7. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    2. Take the train from Dakhineswar to Malda Towntrain train
    11h 49m
    ₹6,773–15,472

  8. Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane MAA - PAT
    2. Take the train from Patna Jn to Malda Towntrain train
    14h 31m
    ₹10,510–18,918

  9. Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane plane MAA - IXR
    2. Take the train from Ranchi to Malda Towntrain train
    17h 2m
    ₹10,170–19,368

  10. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane MAA - DAC
    2. Take the train from Biman Bandar to Chapai Nawabganjtrain train
    3. Drive from Chapai Nawabganj to Māldahcar car
    12h 51m
    ₹12,960–30,638

  11. Fly to Shah Makhdum Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH)plane plane MAA - RJH
    2. Drive from Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) to Māldahcar car
    9h 12m
    ₹16,330–47,038

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹8,384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,661.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Māldah, West Bengal, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Malda Town once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 34h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Māldah via Kolkata and Malda in around 45h 22m.

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