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Chennai to Bidhannagar

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.

1772 kmDistance
35.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19590
Sedan₹23140
SUV₹30270
Innova / MUV₹33870
Tempo Traveller₹39280
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1950
AC Seater₹3190
Non-AC Sleeper₹2840
AC Sleeper₹4080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5010
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Train
Sleeper₹1090
Economy₹1800
Third AC₹2510
Second AC₹3570
First AC₹4990
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Chennai to Bidhannagar

1772 km · ~38h 6m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chennai

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 443

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 593

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 743

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 886

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1036

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1186

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1329

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1479

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1629

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 143 km · 2h 52m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chennai to Bidhannagar

1772 km · ~39h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chennai

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Chennai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~886 km

    ~19h 41m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 886)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Bidhannagar. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Bidhannagar

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~886 km

    ~19h 41m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,530

  5. Arrive in Bidhannagar

    Bidhannagar, West Bengal

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chennai to Bidhannagar

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.

Direct trains

BENGALURU - GUWAHATI (Kaziranga) SF Express#12509 · Superfast
06:20 AMChennai Central
27h 43m293 stops
10:03 AM+1dSantragachi Jn
Coromandel Express#12842 · Superfast
08:45 AMChennai Central
26h 28m276 stops
11:13 AM+1dSantragachi Jn
YESVANTPUR - MUZAFFARPUR Weekly Exp#15227 · Express
09:55 AMChennai Central
27h 23m291 stops
01:18 PM+1dSantragachi Jn
TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp#12507 · Superfast
09:55 AMChennai Central
27h 24m289 stops
01:19 PM+1dSantragachi Jn
Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
09:55 AMChennai Central
27h 29m276 stops
01:24 PM+1dSantragachi Jn

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.

Transport Options

Chennai to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chennai to Bidhannagar is about 1772 km by road, roughly 35.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1772 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,590 · Sedan ₹23,140 · SUV ₹30,270 · Innova / MUV ₹33,870 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,280
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,950 · AC Seater ₹3,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,840 · AC Sleeper ₹4,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,010
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,800 · Third AC ₹2,510 · Second AC ₹3,570 · First AC ₹4,990

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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