Chennai to Kolkata trains
10 direct trains from Chennai to Kolkata, with timings, journey time and running days.
All trains from Chennai to Kolkata
| Train | Departs | Arrives | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12842 Coromandel Express Superfast · Daily · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
07:00 | 11:00 +1d | 28h 00m 1659 km |
| 22842 TBM SRC Antyodaya Express Superfast · Wed · GEN,PWD |
07:15 | 10:55 +1d | 27h 40m 1683 km |
| 22808 SRC AC SF Express Superfast · Thu,Sun · 1A,2A,3A |
08:15 | 10:55 +1d | 26h 40m 1652 km |
| 22641 Shalimar SF Express Superfast · Thu,Sat · 2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
09:15 | 12:30 +1d | 27h 15m 1659 km |
| 16107 SRC Amrit Bharat Amrit Bharat · Fri · SL,GEN,PWD |
15:30 | 20:15 +1d | 28h 45m 1669 km |
| 12664 TPJ HWH SF Express Superfast · Tue,Fri · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,2S,GEN |
18:10 | 00:05 +2d | 29h 55m 1690 km |
| 12666 CAPE HWH SF Express Superfast · Sat · 2A,3A,SL,GEN |
18:10 | 00:05 +2d | 29h 55m 1690 km |
| 18042 MAS SHM Express Mail/Express · Tue |
18:45 | 04:00 +2d | 33h 15m 1644 km |
| 12840 MAS HWH SF Mail Superfast · Daily · 1A,2A,3A,3E,SL,GEN,PWD |
19:00 | 23:20 +1d | 28h 20m 1659 km |
| 22826 MAS SHM SF Express Superfast · Wed · 2A,3A,SL,GEN,PWD |
19:50 | 00:05 +2d | 28h 15m 1657 km |
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Chennai to Kolkata at a glance
10 direct trains run from Chennai to Kolkata, and 2 of them run every day. The fastest is 22808 SRC AC SF Express, which leaves Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl at 08:15 and reaches Santragachi Jn at 10:55 the next day, taking 26h 40m. The first train of the day leaves at 07:00 (12842) and the last at 19:50 (22826).
In Chennai, these trains leave from Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS, 5), Tambaram (TBM, 4), Perambur (PER, 1). In Kolkata, they arrive at Howrah Jn (HWH, 4), Santragachi Jn (SRC, 3), Shalimar (SHM, 3).
10 of these trains arrive on a later day than they leave, so check the date shown next to the arrival time.
By type: 8 Superfast, 1 Amrit Bharat, 1 Mail/Express.
Questions about Chennai to Kolkata trains
How many direct trains run from Chennai to Kolkata?
Our timetable shows 10 direct trains from Chennai to Kolkata, and 2 of them run daily.
Which is the fastest train from Chennai to Kolkata?
22808 SRC AC SF Express is the fastest: it leaves Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS) at 08:15 and reaches Santragachi Jn (SRC) at 10:55, taking 26h 40m.
What time is the first train from Chennai to Kolkata?
The first departure is 12842 Coromandel Express at 07:00 from Puratchi Thalaivar DR Mgr Ctl (MAS). The last is 22826 MAS SHM SF Express at 19:50.
Which trains run daily from Chennai to Kolkata?
2 trains run every day: 12842 at 07:00, 12840 at 19:00.
Is there a Rajdhani, Vande Bharat or other premium train from Chennai to Kolkata?
Yes: 16107 SRC Amrit Bharat (Amrit Bharat, 15:30).
How far is Kolkata from Chennai by train?
About 1644 to 1690 km, depending on the route the train takes.