There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Hugli by plane, train, bus, 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)plane MAA - CCU
5h 4m₹6,334–17,688Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jntrain 12840
28h 58m₹843–6,357Train via Kolkata
- Take the train from Perambur to Santragachi Jntrain 22641
27h 33m₹940–7,185Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
33h 2mDrive 1,662.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Huglicar 1,662.3 km
24h 38m₹18,695–27,004Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane MAA - RDP
- Take the train from Andal Jn to Barddhamantrain
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Bandel Jntrain
7h 3m₹12,923–23,772Bus 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
Questions & Answers
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 4m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Hugli. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Howrah Bridge via Central Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Hugli. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Hooghly via Santragachi Jn and Howrah Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Hugli is 1442 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 27h 33m and costs ₹900 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 4m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train via Kolkata, which costs ₹900 - ₹7,500 and takes 27h 33m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 33h 2m.
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 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
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Bhubaneswar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
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
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–18,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,800–14,000
- 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 Andal Jn to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Barddhaman to Bandel Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Central to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- +919841584444
- admin@nationaltravels.co.in
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
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.