There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Howrah by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane MAA - CCU
4h 42m₹5,640–15,911Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain 22641
26h 1m₹700–5,500Drive 1,626.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Howrahcar 1,626.7 km
24h 8m₹18,137–26,197Train to Tirupati Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane TIR - CCU
9h 8m₹10,384–19,488
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 4h 42m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹16,000.
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 1422 km. The road distance is 1626.7 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 4h 42m 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 4h 42m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹16,000. 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 1627 km. It takes approximately 24h 8m to drive from Chennai to Howrah.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Howrah, India?
Air India Express and IndiGo Airlines 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–16,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–19,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- 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 Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
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