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Trains from Kolkata to Chennai
There are around 2 trains runs from Chennai to Kolkata on a daily basis. The following trains start from Chennai to Kolkata. MAS HWH SF MAIL (12840) , COROMANDEL EXP (12842) etc.
Book NowThere are 6 weekly trains from Chennai to Kolkata. Following trains are running from Chennai to Kolkata on a weekly basis: ARONAI EXPRESS (12507) , TPJ HWH SF EXP (12664) , CAPE HWH SF EXP (12666) , PDY SRC EXPRESS (06010) , MAS SHM SPL (02842) etc.
Book NowThe first train from Chennai to Kolkata is COROMANDEL EXP (12842) , which leaves around 08:45.
Book NowThe last train from Chennai to Kolkata is MAS HWH SF MAIL (12840) , which leaves around 23:45.
Book NowDifferent stations where one can board the trains in Chennai are MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) ,CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) ,TAMBARAM (TBM) .
Book NowDifferent Stations where one can deboard the trains in Kolkata are HOWRAH JN (HWH) ,SHALIMAR (SHM) .
Book NowTravel time by train between Chennai to Kolkata is 27h 10m.
Book NowCurrently 3 Chennai to Kolkata covid special trains are running.
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Book NowThe number of railway stations in Chennai are 16.
Book NowThe number of railway stations in Kolkata are 9.
Book NowTo travel from Chennai to Kolkata by rail, the distance that needs to be covered is 1667 kms.
Book NowThe fastest train from Kolkata to Chennai is COROMANDEL EXP.
Book NowThe train journey between Chennai to Kolkata will take around 28:53 hrs.
Book Now8 trains run Chennai to Kolkata, please find below their departure times:
12842 train (COROMANDEL EXP) - Departs at 08:45 hrs and running days ( Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat )
12840 train (MAS HWH SF MAIL) - Departs at 23:45 hrs and running days ( Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat )
A: The process to book Chennai to Kolkata train tickets through MakeMyTrip, an official train ticket booking partner of IRCTC. Follow the steps given below:
1. Go to the MakeMyTrip Trains website or the MMT Train Booking Android app / iOS app, then enter Chennai and Kolkata as your source and destination location.
2. Then, provide the date of the journey and select your preferred travel class. At this step, you can also choose any applicable quota for train ticket booking and proceed.
3. Proceed to browse through the available trains from Chennai to Kolkata for the route on the given journey date and choose a suitable one based on train timing, fares/prices, etc.
4. Once you have checked seat availability and proceeded, you would then need to provide passenger details and follow up for payment with applicable offers and discounts.
5. Then, after a quick IRCTC login, you can continue to pay the final fare amount and receive a booking confirmation.
A: To book a Tatkal ticket for Chennai to Kolkata on MakeMyTrip, simply select ‘Tatkal’ as your booking quota under the journey details and start booking during the applicable timeline. You can then select your train number, check seat availability, enter passenger details and pay after proceeding with the booking through IRCTC login credential.
You can book Tatkal tickets for trains from Chennai to Kolkata a day before the required journey date on MakeMyTrip.
IRCTC provides a time slot for Tatkal ticket bookings daily between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm.
If you need to book an AC ticket under the Tatkal quota, you can make your booking a day before the preferred journey date between 10.00 am and 11.00 am.
For non-AC Chennai to Kolkata train tickets, Tatkal bookings can be made between 11.00 am and 12.00 pm.
A: As per the latest rules laid down by IRCTC, you can book tickets for the Chennai to Kolkata trains for at least 60 days in advance under the General quota. It is best to book your train ticket early on as it can allow seat selection in your preferred coach type with ample ticket availability.
Book NowA: You can cancel your Chennai to Kolkata train ticket booked via the MakeMyTrip portal in the following few steps only:
1. Log in to your user account with MakeMyTrip and go to the ‘Bookings/My Bookings’ option available on the dashboard.
2. Then, open the Chennai to Kolkata train ticket you wish to cancel.
3. There, you can select ‘Cancel Ticket’ as your service of choice and proceed with the cancellation steps.
4. Once you have cancelled your booked Chennai to Kolkata train ticket, MakeMyTrip automatically initiates the refund as per the applicable refund rules.
Before cancelling your booked train ticket, you must go through the cancellation policy to know about the applicable charges and deductions.
A: There are no specific documents required for online railway/IRCTC reservation from Chennai to Kolkata as IRCTC does not lay down any such requirements. However, you need to carry an original photo identity card issued by an eligible authority as proof of identity. Eligible identity documents to carry during your train journey include the likes of an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Driving License, etc.
Book NowWant to travel from Chennai to Kolkata? Know about the trains running on this route. Some of the trains that run on this route are Hwh ARONAI EXPRESS (12507),TPJ HWH SF EXP (12664),CAPE HWH SF EXP (12666),MAS HWH SF MAIL (12840) etc. If you’re travelling, you can board the train from the following stations - MGR CHENNAI CTL (MAS) ,CHENNAI EGMORE (MS) ,TAMBARAM (TBM) . Time taken by different trains is approximately 27h 10m to 30h 40m. Choose your train according to your suitability from trains that run on daily basis like MAS HWH SF MAIL (12840) , COROMANDEL EXP (12842) etc. You can also select train which are running on weekly basis ARONAI EXPRESS (12507) , TPJ HWH SF EXP (12664) , CAPE HWH SF EXP (12666) , PDY SRC EXPRESS (06010) , MAS SHM SPL (02842) etc. You can check live train running status, tatkal train tickets and PNR status on MakeMyTrip app and website. Choose MMT for the best Chennai to Kolkata train ticket price. Before booking your train, get all the important info about the route as well as the Chennai to Kolkata train fare.