Chennai to Kolkata

Chennai to Kolkata

Chennai
Kolkata
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Chennai to Kolkata Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+1d 1h 26m
$818.85
Flight
Air India
Economy
01:00
09:35
$91.79
Flight
Air India
Economy
03:00
09:35
$91.79
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
03:55
12:00
$60.91
Flight
Air India Express
Economy
04:15
17:20
$67.90
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
04:35
07:00
$80.89
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
04:55
12:55
$95.45
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:25
07:45
$59.84
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:45
12:20
$65.90
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:05
14:10
$74.46
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:25
16:40
$140.42
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:50
13:30
$77.87
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:15
14:20
$92.04
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:35
15:30
$147.41
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:55
16:20
$139.16
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
08:15
10:40
$79.53
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
08:40
15:00
$71.19
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
09:00
16:20
$73.75
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
09:20
17:25
$125.53
Flight
Air India
Economy
09:45
12:20
$64.46

How to get from Chennai to Kolkata

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 900.74 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 11.15.

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 10m. 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 11.15 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 900.74 if you buy a TaxiBazaar taxi 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 ?

  • 71 from Chennai to Kolkata starting from 04:45 Chennai Airport until 21:55 Chennai Airport
  • 5 from Chennai to Kolkata starting from 07:00 Chennai Central until 07:00 Chennai Central
  • 3 from Chennai to Kolkata starting from 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer

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 59.00.

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, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Hahn Air Systems, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, SpiceJet, SpiceJet

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chennai and Kolkata

TaxiBazaar

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 taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% bought a taxi ride
  • 33% took a train
  • 7% decided to fly

Transportation from Chennai to Kolkata

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Kolkata

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure4:45 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day79
Distance1400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Hahn Air Systems, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, IndiGo, SpiceJet, SpiceJet, TaxiBazaar