Kolkata to Chennai

Kolkata to Chennai

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Kolkata to Chennai Schedule

Kolkata to Chennai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy 04:45 - 12:15₹ 6,705
IndiGo Economy #6E56308:25 - 10:50₹ 8,638
IndiGo Economy 10:30 - 17:05₹ 8,098
IndiGo Economy 12:45 - 19:15₹ 8,701
IndiGo Economy #6E89214:40 - 17:05₹ 8,414
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 17:40 - 20:45₹ 4,945
IndiGo Economy #6E23418:50 - 21:00₹ 8,414
IndiGo Economy #6E72321:00 - 23:25₹ 7,860
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 23:55 - 03:15₹ 3,030

Transportation from Kolkata to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Kolkata to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure5:05 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day15
Distance1367 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India Express, Indian Railways, IndiGo

How to get from Kolkata to Chennai

Travelling between Kolkata and Chennai 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 100.06 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.54.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kolkata and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 20m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Kolkata and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 11.54 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 100.06 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 Kolkata and Chennai ?

  • 10 from Kolkata to Chennai starting from 05:05 Kolkata Airport until 21:00 Kolkata Airport
  • 5 from Kolkata to Chennai starting from 23:55 Howrah until 23:55 Howrah

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

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 Kolkata to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 80.38.

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 Kolkata and Chennai

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 Kolkata to Chennai?

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

  • 77% took a train
  • 23% decided to fly