Kolkata to Chennai Central

Kolkata to Chennai Central

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Kolkata to Chennai Central Schedule

Kolkata to Chennai Central Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
IndiGo Economy #6E98904:50 - 07:15$ 114.25
IndiGo Economy #6E56308:15 - 11:00₹ 7,147
IndiGo Economy #6E83310:30 - 12:50₹ 9,310
Indian Railways 1A - AC First Class Sleeper 15:20 - 16:50₹ 4,881
Air India Economy #AI78516:55 - 19:30₹ 9,529
Indian Railways 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper 23:55 - 03:00$ 36.77

Transportation from Kolkata to Chennai Central

Facts about the transport from Kolkata to Chennai Central

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure4:45 AM
Latest Departure11:55 PM
Departures per day6
Distance1367 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Indian Railways, IndiGo

How to get from Kolkata to Chennai Central

Travelling between Kolkata and Chennai Central 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 140.09 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 110.88.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kolkata and Chennai Central. 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 Central.

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

Travelling between Kolkata and Chennai Central can be as cheap as USD 110.88 if you opt for a IndiGo flight and as expensive as USD 140.09 if you buy a Air India 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 Central ?

  • 6 from Kolkata to Chennai starting from 04:45 Kolkata Airport until 23:00 Kolkata Airport

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

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 110.88.

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, 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 Central?

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

  • 83% took a train
  • 17% decided to fly