The average train between Howrah and Chennai takes 25h 36m and the fastest train takes 25h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Howrah to Chennai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Howrah and Chennai. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Howrah is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Chennai at 5:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 25h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah station and arriving at Chennai station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 25h 36m.
Howrah to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shalimar station.
Howrah to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.
The distance between Howrah and Chennai is 1,354.7 km. The road distance is 1,660 km.
Indian Railways operates a train from Shalimar to Chennai Central once daily. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 25h 35m.