There are 2 ways to get from Atlanta to Chennai by plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane ATL - MAA
21h 42m₹37,267–110,278Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane ATL - BLR
- Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus
- Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain
28h 58m₹35,543–102,348
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Chennai is to fly and bus and train which costs ₹35,000 - ₹1,10,000 and takes 28h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Chennai is to fly which takes 21h 42m and costs ₹37,000 - ₹1,10,000.
The distance between Atlanta and Chennai is 14608 km.
It takes approximately 21h 42m to get from Atlanta to Chennai, including transfers.
Chennai is 9h 30m ahead of Atlanta. It is currently 1:48 AM in Atlanta and 11:18 AM in Chennai.
There are 1023+ hotels available in Chennai.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Chennai, India?
Etihad and Qatar Airways fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) twice daily.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹55,000–150,000
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹50,000–140,000
- Website
- etihad.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹37,000–110,000
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Abu Dhabi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹35,000–100,000
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹45,000–160,000
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport via Istanbul, Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹46,000–150,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Krishnarajapurm to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 080 22483777
- Website
- BMTC
Bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹75–310
- Website
- BMTC
- Airport Vajra Vayu Electric
- ₹75–95
- Airport Vajra Vayu
- ₹230–310
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