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There are 10 ways to get from Tamil Nādu to Howrah by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    5h 23m
    ₹7,069–13,093

  2. Train via Howrah Jn

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jntrain train 12840 / ...
    28h 20m
    ₹700–5,500

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain train 22641
    26h 32m
    ₹808–6,337

  4. Bus, ferry via Tirupati

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    34h 32m

  5. Drive  1,626.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Howrahcar car 1,626.7 km
    24h 7m
    ₹15,777–22,789

  6. Fly from Salem, ferry

    1. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane SXV - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    7h 6m
    ₹9,078–20,845

  7. Fly from Madurai, ferry

    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    6h 20m
    ₹12,340–17,411

  8. Fly from Trichy International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane TRZ - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    6h 29m
    ₹10,547–14,656

  9. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane CJB - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    7h 49m
    ₹9,579–17,169

  10. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    37h 17m
    ₹1,665–3,824

Tamil Nādu to Howrah by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration26h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket₹808Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,425.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 25m.

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