There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car
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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
4h 43m₹6,270–14,950Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12839
28h 48m₹740–5,540Train via Andul
- Take the train from Andul to Peramburtrain 12504
27h 1m₹822–6,414Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kolkata, West Bengal - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
33h 54mDrive 1,632.6 km
- Drive from Kolkata (Station) to Chennaicar 1,632.6 km
24h 7m₹18,433–26,625Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kolkata to Andal Jntrain
- Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane RDP - MAA
7h 10m₹13,783–22,865Bus 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 41m
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹6,000 and takes 28h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Belgachia and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kolkata, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Belgachia and arriving at Perambur via Howrah Jn and Andul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.
The distance between Kolkata (Station) and Chennai is 1416 km. The road distance is 1632.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai without a car is to train via Andul which takes 27h 1m and costs ₹800 - ₹6,500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai, including transfers.
Kolkata (Station) to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, depart from Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Kolkata (Station) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Andul station.
The best way to get from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train via Andul, which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 27h 1m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 54m.
What companies run services between Kolkata (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
- ₹6,000–18,000
- 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 Kolkata to Andal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
Kolkata (Station) to Chennai bus services, operated by J J Yatra, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Kolkata (Station) to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata (Station) to Chennai is 1633 km. It takes approximately 24h 7m to drive from Kolkata (Station) to Chennai.
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