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How to get fromMadurai to Howrahby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Madurai to Howrah by plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXM - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    5h 55m
    ₹12,340–18,411

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 12666
    37h 15m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Madurai to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    39h 52m

  4. Drive  2,064.1 km

    1. Drive from Madurai to Howrahcar car 2,064.1 km
    30h 41m
    ₹23,136–33,418

  5. Bus, ferry via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Simmakal to FlixBus Chennai - Alandurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    47h 53m

Madurai to Howrah by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration37h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Madurai Jn to Howrah Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 37h 15m.

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