Chennai to Kharagpur by train
Kharagpur lies 1,270 km (789 mi) north-east of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 24 h 21 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,550 km (963 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Kharagpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 219,665 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | Kharagpur Junction railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Kharagpur from Chennai?
1,270 km (789 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai; by road roughly 1,550 km (963 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Kharagpur by train?
About 24 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Kharagpur?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.