Bardhaman to Chennai
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Bardhaman, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1799 km
Approx Duration: 40 hrs
Route overview
Bardhaman to Chennai is about 1799 km by road, roughly 40 hours of travel time.
By car: Bardhaman to Chennai
About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Bardhaman. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 450. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 600. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 750. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 900. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1050. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1200. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1349. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1499. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1649. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Arrive in Chennai
By bus: Bardhaman to Chennai
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Bardhaman. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Bardhaman. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Bardhaman → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~900 km Takes about 20h. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 900). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chennai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chennai. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~900 km Takes about 20h. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,570.
- Arrive in Chennai
By train: Bardhaman to Chennai
The nearest railway stations are Barddhaman Jn for Bardhaman and Chennai Central for Chennai. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- MUZAFFARPUR - YESVANTPUR Weekly Exp (15228) — departs 08:47 PM from Barddhaman Jn, arrives 03:55 AM (+2 days) at Chennai Central, 31h 8m
- GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM CENTRAL EXP (12516) — departs 11:14 PM from Barddhaman Jn, arrives 04:15 AM (+2 days) at Chennai Central, 29h 1m
- GUWAHATI - BENGALURU (Kaziranga) SF Express (12510) — departs 11:14 PM from Barddhaman Jn, arrives 04:15 AM (+2 days) at Chennai Central, 29h 1m
- GUWAHATI - TRIVANDRUM SF Exp (12508) — departs 11:14 PM from Barddhaman Jn, arrives 04:15 AM (+2 days) at Chennai Central, 29h 1m
- DIBRUGARH - BENGALURU CITY Weekly Exp (15902) — departs 11:18 PM from Barddhaman Jn, arrives 04:19 AM (+2 days) at Basin Bridge Jn, 29h 1m
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1799 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,890 · Sedan ₹23,490 · SUV ₹30,730 · Innova / MUV ₹34,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,880
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · AC Sleeper ₹4,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,090
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,550 · Second AC ₹3,630 · First AC ₹5,070
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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