Chennai to Panihati
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Panihati, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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.
- Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 890Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1190Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1334Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1484Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1634Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
- 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.
- Chennai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- 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.
- change point 1 → Panihati
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~890 km
~19h 47m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,540
- 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
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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