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How to get fromMadurai to Kolkataby plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Kolkata by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    5h 34m
    ₹12,334–18,401

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 12666
    2. Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry ferry
    37h 38m
    ₹912–6,777

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater/Sleeper / ...
    41h 15m
    ₹1,655–9,145

  4. Drive  2,071.1 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Kolkatacar car 2,071.1 km
    30h 48m
    ₹23,181–33,484

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Alandurbus bus FlixBus IN5129 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    47h 10m
    ₹1,804–6,575

Madurai to Kolkata by bus

Calendar44Weekly Buses
Duration41h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,655Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,828.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Madurai, India and Kolkata, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madurai to Kolkata via Tirupati in around 41h 15m.

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