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How to get fromShalimar Point to Chennaiby ferry, plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shalimar Point to Chennai by ferry, plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly, subway

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    2. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CCU - MAA
    3. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    6h 8m
    ₹6,162–13,228

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shalimar to Peramburtrain train 22642
    27h 15m
    ₹700–5,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    34h 6m
    ₹1,625–3,925

  4. Drive  1,626.4 km

    1. Drive from Shalimar Point to Chennaicar car 1,626.4 km
    24h 1m
    ₹18,248–26,358

  5. Bus via Tirupati

    1. Take the bus from Kolkata to Tirupatibus bus redbusIndia_VE A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Seater
    36h 37m

Shalimar Point to Chennai by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration27h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,436.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Shalimar Point, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Perambur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 27h 15m. Alternatively, MRM Travels operates a bus from Kolkata to Chennai once daily, and the journey takes 32h 45m. Shyamoli Paribahan also services this route once daily.

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