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How to get fromChennai to Howrahby plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chennai to Howrah by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    4h 42m
    ₹6,140–15,911

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain train 22641
    26h 1m
    ₹700–5,500

  3. Drive 1,627 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Howrahcar car 1,627 km
    24h 11m
    ₹18,315–26,455

Chennai to Howrah by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration26h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,421.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Howrah, India?

Spicejet, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 26h 1m.

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