There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Howrah by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)MAA - CCU
5h 11m₹5,556–11,135Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn22641
26h 1m₹700–5,500Drive 1,626.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Howrah1,626.5 km
24h 4m₹17,226–24,882Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)MAA - RDP
- Take the train from Durgapur to Barddhaman
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Howrah Jn
7h 2m₹5,906–19,045
Chennai to Howrah by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Howrah is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Howrah is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Santragachi Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 26h 1m.
The distance between Chennai and Howrah is 1436 km. The road distance is 1626.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 26h 1m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Chennai to Howrah, including transfers.
Chennai to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Howrah is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 1m.
Chennai to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Howrah is 1626 km. It takes approximately 24h 4m to drive from Chennai to Howrah.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Howrah, India?
Air India Express, IndiGo Airlines, and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) hourly. 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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- 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 38m
- 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 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,900–16,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Durgapur to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Barddhaman to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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