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How to get fromTamil Nādu to Kolkataby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Kolkata by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    4h 42m
    ₹6,063–14,083

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jntrain train 12840
    28h
    ₹700–5,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
    31h 30m

  4. Drive 1,633.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kolkatacar car 1,633.7 km
    24h 14m
    ₹18,426–26,616

  5. Fly from Trichy International Airport

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TRZ - CCU
    6h 19m
    ₹10,540–23,645

  6. Fly from Madurai

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    6h 35m
    ₹8,337–20,404

  7. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport

    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane CJB - CCU
    6h 59m
    ₹9,573–16,159

  8. Bus via Nellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
    2. Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus bus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
    34h

Tamil Nādu to Kolkata by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration28hAverage Duration
Ticket₹700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,421.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Tamil Nādu, India and Kolkata, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 28h.

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