Dinapore to Chennai by train
Chennai lies 1,482 km (921 mi) south of Dinapore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 28 h 24 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,808 km (1,123 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dinapore | Chennai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 152,940 | 4.7 million |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Danapur railway station | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station |
Where to book trains from Dinapore to Chennai
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Staying in Chennai
Our booking partner lists 1,570+ places to stay in Chennai (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 803 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (453), and 41 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.3 out of 10. Guests have left 148,106 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chennai from Dinapore?
1,482 km (921 mi) in a straight line, south of Dinapore; by road roughly 1,808 km (1,123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dinapore to Chennai by train?
About 28 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dinapore and Chennai?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Chennai?
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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.