There are 7 ways to get from Kalighat 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₹6,141–15,942Train
cheapest- Take the train from Santragachi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12841 / ...
26h 59m₹711–5,513Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
33h 57mDrive 1,629.2 km
- Drive from Kalighat to Chennaicar 1,629.2 km
24h 4m₹18,315–26,455Train via Howrah Maidan
- Take the train from Andul to Peramburtrain 12504
27h 14m₹833–6,429Train #2
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12839
28h 53m₹732–5,532Bus 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 38m
Kalighat to Chennai by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalighat to Chennai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kalighat to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalighat to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kalighat Tram Depot and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kolkata, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalighat to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kalighat and arriving at Chennai Central via Santragachi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.
The distance between Kalighat and Chennai is 1427 km. The road distance is 1629.2 km.
The best way to get from Kalighat to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 26h 59m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Kalighat to Chennai, including transfers.
Kalighat to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kalighat to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Santragachi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kalighat to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 59m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 57m.
What companies run services between Kalighat, 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 Santragachi Jn to Chennai Central once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 18m.
- 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
- ₹6,000–17,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Santragachi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 18m
- 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
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
Kalighat to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kalighat to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalighat to Chennai is 1629 km. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Kalighat to Chennai.
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