Chennai to Kolkata train
Fastest direct train, from the official 2026 railway timetable.
Trains from Kolkata itself do not connect well. The quickest way is from Dankuni (DKAE), about 15 km away in a straight line.
22501 SMVT Bengaluru New Tinsukia Super Fast Express
Perambur 09:15 → Dankuni 11:31 (+1 day)
26 h 16 min · Runs Tue
26 h 16 min · Runs Tue
Other trains
- 22808 Chennai Santragachi AC Express · 26 h 40 min
- 12842 Chennai Howrah Coromandel Express · 26 h 50 min
Fare per person (estimate)
| Class | Fare |
|---|---|
| Sleeper | ₹720–770 |
| AC 3-tier | ₹1,820–1,950 |
| AC 2-tier | ₹2,585–2,775 |
From the official fare tables. Meals, Tatkal and dynamic pricing are not included.
Special trains this season
- 06075 Tambaram-Santragachi Pooja Special · notice