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How to get fromIIT Kharagpur to Chennaiby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from IIT Kharagpur to Chennai by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Hijilli to Howrah Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCU - MAA
    8h 3m
    ₹6,278–16,068

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hijilli to Peramburtrain train 22644 / ...
    25h 28m
    ₹650–5,500

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Santragachi Jntrain train 12814 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Howrah, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Howrah, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    35h 19m

  4. Drive 1,511.1 km

    1. Drive from IIT Kharagpur to Chennaicar car 1,511.1 km
    22h 24m
    ₹17,018–24,581

  5. Train, train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hijilli to Muritrain train
    2. Take the train from Muri to Ranchitrain train
    3. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXR - MAA
    9h 42m
    ₹8,784–21,806

  6. Train, bus to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hijilli to Bankuratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bankura to Durgapur City Centrebus bus
    3. Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane RDP - MAA
    9h 34m
    ₹13,905–23,642

  7. Train to Biju Patnaik International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hijilli to Bhubaneswartrain train
    2. Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BBI - MAA
    10h 18m
    ₹6,859–18,652

IIT Kharagpur to Chennai by foot and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,545.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between IIT Kharagpur, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Hijilli to Perambur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹650–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 10m.

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