There are 7 ways to get from Howrah Station to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CCU - MAA
5h 3m₹6,128–15,918Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12839
27h 27m₹700–5,500Train via Andul
- Take the train from Andul to Peramburtrain 12504
26h 32m₹811–6,355Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
33h 40mDrive 1,625.9 km
- Drive from Howrah Station to Chennaicar 1,625.9 km
23h 58m₹18,285–26,411Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Durgapurtrain
- Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RDP - MAA
6h 53m₹12,885–23,708Bus 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 26m
Howrah Station to Chennai by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah Station to Chennai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 27h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah Station to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah Station to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Howrah Bridge and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kolkata, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Chennai Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27h 20m.
The distance between Howrah Station and Chennai is 1425 km. The road distance is 1625.9 km.
The best way to get from Howrah Station to Chennai without a car is to train via Andul which takes 26h 32m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Howrah Station to Chennai, including transfers.
Howrah Station to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Howrah Station to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Andul station.
The best way to get from Howrah Station to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train via Andul, which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 26h 32m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 40m.
What companies run services between Howrah 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
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- 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
- ₹6,000–17,000
- 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 Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Howrah Station to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Howrah Station to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Station to Chennai is 1626 km. It takes approximately 23h 58m to drive from Howrah Station to Chennai.
There are 1072+ hotels available in Chennai.