Chennai to Kolkata

Chennai to Kolkata

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Chennai to Kolkata Schedule

Chennai to Kolkata Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy 05:30 - 01:55₹ 8,832
IndiGo Economy #6E32107:55 - 10:15₹ 8,301
Air India Economy #AI78608:05 - 10:40₹ 9,999
IndiGo Economy 10:25 - 17:00₹ 8,460
IndiGo Economy 12:00 - 19:35₹ 10,363
IndiGo Economy #6E98615:50 - 18:05₹ 7,566
IndiGo Economy 17:50 - 01:40₹ 14,661
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 19:50 - 23:55₹ 2,230
Air India Express Economy #IX164521:25 - 23:45₹ 5,495
IndiGo Economy #6E92322:05 - 00:25₹ 9,023

Transportation from Chennai to Kolkata

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Kolkata

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport2h 20m
Earliest Departure5:25 AM
Latest Departure9:25 PM
Departures per day5
Distance1400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India Express, Indian Railways, IndiGo

How to get from Chennai to Kolkata

Travelling between Chennai and Kolkata is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 79.72 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 65.89.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 28 hours to travel between Chennai and Kolkata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Kolkata. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 20m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h to reach Kolkata.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Kolkata?

Travelling between Chennai and Kolkata can be as cheap as USD 65.89 if you opt for a Air India Express flight and as expensive as USD 79.72 if you buy a IndiGo flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Kolkata ?

  • 5 from Chennai to Kolkata starting from 05:25 Chennai Airport until 21:25 Chennai Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Kolkata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Kolkata, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 65.89.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Kolkata

Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Kolkata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% took a train
  • 5% decided to fly