There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Hugli by plane, train, bus, 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
5h 16m₹6,251–15,854Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jntrain 12842 / ...
28h 58m₹843–6,357Train via Kolkata
- Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain 22641
26h 46m₹940–7,185Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
33h 9mDrive 1,662.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Huglicar 1,662.3 km
24h 38m₹18,539–26,778Train 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 30m₹11,548–26,225Bus via Nellore
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradeshbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Take the bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Nellore, Andhra Pradesh - Kolkata, West Bengal
35h 25m
Chennai to Hugli by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Hugli is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹6,500 and takes 28h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Hugli is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Hugli. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ballykhal via Central Avenue and Howrah Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Hugli. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Bandel Jn via Santragachi Jn and Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.
The distance between Chennai and Hugli is 1437 km. The road distance is 1662.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Hugli without a car is to train via Kolkata which takes 26h 46m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chennai to Hugli, including transfers.
Chennai to Hugli bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Hugli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Hugli is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can train via Kolkata, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,500 and takes 26h 46m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 9m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Hugli, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Spicejet 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 25h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–10,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Visakhapatnam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- mrmbus304@gmail.com
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Phone
- +919841584444
- admin@nationaltravels.co.in
- Website
- National Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Travels
- Website
- CVR Travels
Bus from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- CVR Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Hugli bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Chennai to Hugli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Hugli is 1662 km. It takes approximately 24h 38m to drive from Chennai to Hugli.
There are 27+ hotels available in Hugli.