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

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

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane MAA - CCU
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    4h 59m
    ₹7,142–13,892

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tambaram to Howrah Jntrain train 12664 / ...
    29h 55m
    ₹700–5,500

  3. Bus, ferry via Tirupati

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - East Tambaram to FlixBus Chennai - Red Hillsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thiravallur X Road to Tirupathibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tirupati to Kolkatabus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    37h 21m
    ₹1,927–4,287

  4. Drive  1,647.2 km

    1. Drive from Tambaram to Howrahcar car 1,647.2 km
    24h 29m
    ₹16,011–23,127

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    2. Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry ferry
    39h 46m
    ₹1,718–4,095

Tambaram to Howrah by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration29h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket₹700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,414.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Howrah Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 29h 55m.

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