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Chennai to Durgapur

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

1795 kmDistance
35.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19850
Sedan₹23440
SUV₹30670
Innova / MUV₹34310
Tempo Traveller₹39790
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1970
AC Seater₹3230
Non-AC Sleeper₹2870
AC Sleeper₹4130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5080
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Train
Sleeper₹1110
Economy₹1830
Third AC₹2540
Second AC₹3620
First AC₹5060
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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 Durgapur

1795 km · ~38h 34m · About 36h 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. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 449

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 599

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 749

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

  7. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 898

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1048

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1198

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

  10. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1346

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1496

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1646

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

  13. 149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Durgapur

    Durgapur, 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 Durgapur

1795 km · ~39h 54m · 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) · ~898 km

    ~19h 57m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 898)

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

  4. change point 1 → Durgapur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~898 km

    ~19h 57m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,560

  5. Arrive in Durgapur

    Durgapur, 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 Durgapur

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Durgapur for Durgapur.

Direct trains

Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast
11:00 AMChennai Central
30h 12m278 stops
05:12 PM+1dDurgapur
CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp#15629 · Express
10:30 PMChennai Egmore
34h 1m323 stops
08:31 AM+2dWaria
CHENNAI EGMORE - DIBRUGARH Weekly Exp#15929 · Express
10:30 PMChennai Egmore
34h 2m324 stops
08:32 AM+2dWaria

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 Durgapur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chennai to Durgapur is about 1795 km by road, roughly 35.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1795 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,850 · Sedan ₹23,440 · SUV ₹30,670 · Innova / MUV ₹34,310 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,790
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,970 · AC Seater ₹3,230 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,870 · AC Sleeper ₹4,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,540 · Second AC ₹3,620 · First AC ₹5,060

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

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