There are 6 ways to get from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCU - MAA
5h 6m₹6,138–14,939Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12839
28h 29m₹723–5,523Train via Andul
- Take the train from Andul to Peramburtrain 12504
26h 46m₹833–6,423Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
33h 44mDrive 1,627.3 km
- Drive from Esplanade (Station) to Chennaicar 1,627.3 km
24h 3m₹18,345–26,499Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
34h 30m
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 28h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Babughat Bus Stand and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kolkata, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Perambur via Andul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.
The distance between Esplanade (Station) and Chennai is 1423 km. The road distance is 1627.3 km.
The best way to get from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai without a car is to train via Andul which takes 26h 46m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai, including transfers.
Esplanade (Station) to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Esplanade (Station) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Andul station.
The best way to get from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train via Andul, which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 26h 46m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 44m.
What companies run services between Esplanade (Station), India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Spicejet fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Andul to Perambur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 3m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Andul to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 3m
- 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 Howrah Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Esplanade (Station) to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Esplanade (Station) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Esplanade (Station) to Chennai is 1627 km. It takes approximately 24h 3m to drive from Esplanade (Station) to Chennai.
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