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Chennai to Panihati

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

1779 kmDistance
35.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19670
Sedan₹23230
SUV₹30390
Innova / MUV₹34000
Tempo Traveller₹39440
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1960
AC Seater₹3200
Non-AC Sleeper₹2850
AC Sleeper₹4090
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5030
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Train
Sleeper₹1100
Economy₹1810
Third AC₹2520
Second AC₹3590
First AC₹5010
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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 Panihati

1779 km · ~38h 15m · 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. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 445

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 595

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 745

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

  7. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 890

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1040

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1190

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

  10. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1334

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1484

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1634

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

  13. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Panihati

    Panihati, 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 Panihati

1779 km · ~39h 34m · 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) · ~890 km

    ~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 890)

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

  4. change point 1 → Panihati

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km

    ~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540

  5. Arrive in Panihati

    Panihati, 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 Panihati

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

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 Panihati: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chennai to Panihati is about 1779 km by road, roughly 35.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1779 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,670 · Sedan ₹23,230 · SUV ₹30,390 · Innova / MUV ₹34,000 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,440
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,960 · AC Seater ₹3,200 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,850 · AC Sleeper ₹4,090 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,030
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,810 · Third AC ₹2,520 · Second AC ₹3,590 · First AC ₹5,010

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

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