Chennai to Kolkata Trains: Book from 22 Trains, Check Fares, Timetable

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Chennai to Kolkata Train Distance

The distance between Chennai and Kolkata is approximately 1665km. Chennai to Kolkata distance by train is covered in about 30:50 hours. The fastest train between these cities takes approximately 26:11 hours and halts at a few stations. Some train services take longer to cover the Chennai to Kolkata train distance. To reduce your travel time, check train routes and train timetables before booking your ticket.

Chennai to Kolkata Train Ticket Price

If you are in search of affordable train tickets from Chennai to Kolkata, ConfirmTkt is the best platform. The Chennai to Kolkata train ticket price varies according to travel dates, coach type, and individual preferences. Travellers can find Chennai to Kolkata train fare priced between ₹730 and ₹4580, with the lowest price starting at ₹730. Below are the minimum Chennai to Kolkata train reservation ticket prices for all classes:

Class	Minimum Price
1A	₹4450
2A	₹2645
3A	₹1845
SL	₹720

Weekly Trains from Chennai to Kolkata

There are 15 weekly trains running between Chennai and Kolkata. Check the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
MAS SHM SPL (02842)	Wed	04:30	11:20	Chennai Central	Kolkata Shalimar	30:50 hrs
CBE SCL SF EXP (12515)	Mon	05:10	09:32	Perambur	Dankuni	28:22 hrs
MUZAFFARPUR EXP (15227)	Thu	06:40	11:26	Perambur	Dankuni	28:46 hrs
NEWTINSUKIA EXP (22501)	Tue	09:15	11:26	Perambur	Dankuni	26:11 hrs
ARONAI EXPRESS (12507)	Wed	09:15	11:26	Perambur	Dankuni	26:11 hrs
ERS MFP SPECIAL (06085)	Sat	10:00	17:05	Perambur	Dankuni	31:05 hrs
NJP AMRIT BHARAT (20610)	Wed	12:40	18:42	Tambaram	Dankuni	30:02 hrs
SRC AMRIT BHARAT (16107)	Fri	15:30	20:15	Tambaram	Kolkata Santragachi Junction	28:45 hrs
SMVB BLGT EXP (16523)	Wed	15:35	19:05	Perambur	Dankuni	27:30 hrs
SMVB JSME EXP (22305)	Sun	15:45	20:25	Perambur	Dankuni	28:40 hrs
CAPE HWH SF EXP (12666)	Sat	18:10	00:05	Tambaram	Kolkata Howrah Junction	29:55 hrs
SMVB RDP EXP (16223)	Thu	19:35	03:40	Perambur	Dankuni	32:05 hrs
MAS SHM SF EXP (22826)	Wed	19:50	00:05	Chennai Central	Kolkata Shalimar	28:15 hrs
MS SRC SPECIAL (06077)	Sat	22:45	07:05	Chennai Egmore	Kolkata Santragachi Junction	32:20 hrs
MAS BJU SPECIAL (06039)	Sun	23:50	08:20	Chennai Central	Dankuni	32:30 hrs

Daily Trains from Chennai to Kolkata

A total of 2 trains run daily from Chennai to Kolkata. See the details below:

Train Name (No.)	Day of Departure	Time of Departure	Time of Arrival	Origin Station	Destination Station	Total Time of Travel
COROMANDEL EXP (12842)	Daily	07:00	11:00	Chennai Central	Kolkata Howrah Junction	28:00 hrs
MAS HWH SF MAIL (12840)	Daily	19:00	23:20	Chennai Central	Kolkata Howrah Junction	28:20 hrs

First Train from Chennai to Kolkata

The first train from Chennai to Kolkata is MAS SHM SPL. It starts from Chennai at 04:30 and reaches Kolkata at 11:20.

Last Train from Chennai to Kolkata

The last train from Chennai to Kolkata is MAS BJU SPECIAL. It starts from Chennai at 23:50 and reaches Kolkata at 08:20.

Fastest Train from Chennai to Kolkata

The fastest train from Chennai to Kolkata is NEWTINSUKIA EXP. The total Chennai to Kolkata distance by train is 1665 km. It takes only 26:11 hours to cover.

Cheapest Train from Chennai to Kolkata

The cheapest train from Chennai to Kolkata is MUZAFFARPUR EXP (15227). The lowest price for Chennai to Kolkata train ticket is ₹730.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the details of the Chennai to Kolkata train time?

22 trains run between Chennai and Kolkata. Please find below the details of Chennai to Kolkata train time:

02842 MAS SHM SPL departs Chennai at 04:30 and reaches Kolkata at 11:20 Running days: Wed
12515 CBE SCL SF EXP departs Chennai at 05:10 and reaches Kolkata at 09:32 Running days: Mon
12509 GUWAHATI EXP departs Chennai at 05:10 and reaches Kolkata at 09:32 Running days: Thu Fri Sat
15227 MUZAFFARPUR EXP departs Chennai at 06:40 and reaches Kolkata at 11:26 Running days: Thu
12842 COROMANDEL EXP departs Chennai at 07:00 and reaches Kolkata at 11:00 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
22808 SRC AC SF EXP departs Chennai at 08:15 and reaches Kolkata at 10:55 Running days: Sun Thu
22641 SHALIMAR SF EXP departs Chennai at 09:15 and reaches Kolkata at 12:30 Running days: Sun Fri
22501 NEWTINSUKIA EXP departs Chennai at 09:15 and reaches Kolkata at 11:26 Running days: Tue
12507 ARONAI EXPRESS departs Chennai at 09:15 and reaches Kolkata at 11:26 Running days: Wed
06085 ERS MFP SPECIAL departs Chennai at 10:00 and reaches Kolkata at 17:05 Running days: Sat
20610 NJP AMRIT BHARAT departs Chennai at 12:40 and reaches Kolkata at 18:42 Running days: Wed
16107 SRC AMRIT BHARAT departs Chennai at 15:30 and reaches Kolkata at 20:15 Running days: Fri
12503 AGTL HUMSAFAR departs Chennai at 15:35 and reaches Kolkata at 18:42 Running days: Tue Fri
16523 SMVB BLGT EXP departs Chennai at 15:35 and reaches Kolkata at 19:05 Running days: Wed
22305 SMVB JSME EXP departs Chennai at 15:45 and reaches Kolkata at 20:25 Running days: Sun
12664 TPJ HWH SF EXP departs Chennai at 18:10 and reaches Kolkata at 00:05 Running days: Tue Fri
12666 CAPE HWH SF EXP departs Chennai at 18:10 and reaches Kolkata at 00:05 Running days: Sat
12840 MAS HWH SF MAIL departs Chennai at 19:00 and reaches Kolkata at 23:20 Running days: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
16223 SMVB RDP EXP departs Chennai at 19:35 and reaches Kolkata at 03:40 Running days: Thu
22826 MAS SHM SF EXP departs Chennai at 19:50 and reaches Kolkata at 00:05 Running days: Wed
06077 MS SRC SPECIAL departs Chennai at 22:45 and reaches Kolkata at 07:05 Running days: Sat
06039 MAS BJU SPECIAL departs Chennai at 23:50 and reaches Kolkata at 08:20 Running days: Sun

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How many days in advance can I book tickets for the Chennai to Kolkata train?

You can book train tickets for the Chennai to Kolkata route up to 60 days in advance.

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Which documents are required for online railway reservation from Chennai to Kolkata?

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Which factors influence the Chennai to Kolkata train ticket price?

The Chennai to Kolkata train ticket rate depends on the date of travel, seasonal demand, coach type, individual preferences and more. The ticket fare varies between ₹730 and ₹4580, with the lowest Chennai to Kolkata train ticket price starting at ₹730.