There are 6 ways to get from Tambaram to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane MAA - CCU
4h 13m₹6,636–13,882Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Santragachi Jntrain 22842
28h 1m₹700–5,500Bus via Tirupati
- Take the bus from Thiravallur X Road to Tirupathibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
36h 8m₹1,918–4,264Drive 1,654.3 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Kolkatacar 1,654.3 km
24h 36m₹16,109–23,268Train, ferry
- Take the train from Tambaram to Howrah Jntrain 12664 / ...
- Take the ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlieferry
30h 18m₹738–5,488Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
39h 4m₹1,712–4,086
Tambaram to Kolkata by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Kolkata is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 28h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Kolkata via Thiravallur X Road and Tirupati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Santragachi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.
The distance between Tambaram and Kolkata is 1410 km. The road distance is 1654.3 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 28h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Tambaram to Kolkata, including transfers.
Tambaram to Kolkata bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Thiravallur X Road station.
Tambaram to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Kolkata is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹14,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 28h 1m, you could also bus via Tirupati, which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,300 and takes 36h 8m.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Kolkata, India?
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Santragachi Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 27h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Raipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Tambaram to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,400–5,500
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Thiravallur X Road to Tirupathi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–280
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹160–260
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 83094 28352
- [email protected]
- Website
- Naveen Tours and Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Naveen Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–3,800
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Chennai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–3,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Dream Cruiser
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Dream Cruiser
- Phone
- +91 93822 09568
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Kalosona Bus
- Phone
- +91 7020566333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cherry Collars
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Website
- Cherry Collars
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Website
- Joshna Travels And Cargo
Bus from Tirupati to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Joshna Travels And Cargo
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Howrah Jetty to Fairlie
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Kolkata bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupathi station.
Tambaram to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Kolkata is 1654 km. It takes approximately 24h 36m to drive from Tambaram to Kolkata.
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