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Three ways to Travel from Howrah to Chennai

Composite routes from Howrah to Chennai

Cheapest
23 h 23 min
Car
1630 km.
from $89
Fastest
2 h 17 min
Plane
Other
6 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1353 km.
from $133.67

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:
goindigo.in/
Plane from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$190.56
Plane from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.27

Air India Express

Website:
airindiaexpress.in/en
Plane from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.58–$215.97

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:
14646
Email:
Website:
irctc.co.in
Train from Shalimar to Chennai
Ave. Duration:
25h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$266.79
Train from Howrah Jn to Barddhaman
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$15.25
Train from Barddhaman to Durgapur
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.65–$10.67

Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC)

Phone:
9007041844
Email:
Website:
kmrc.in/
Train from Esplanade to Dum
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.19–$0.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Chennai is to train which costs $8.15 - $228.26 and takes 25h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Howrah to Chennai is to subway and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $76.09 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct train between Howrah and Chennai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shalimar and arriving at Chennai Central. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 40m.

How far is it from Howrah to Chennai?

The distance between Howrah and Chennai is 1422 km. The road distance is 1633.7 km.

How do I travel from Howrah to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 25h 40m and costs $8.15 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Chennai?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Howrah to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah to Chennai train from?

Howrah to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Shalimar station.

Where does the Howrah to Chennai train arrive?

Howrah to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Central station.

Can I drive from Howrah to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Chennai is 1634 km. It takes approximately 23h 18m to drive from Howrah to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 892+ hotels available in Chennai. Prices start at $21.22 per night.
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