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How to get fromBhatkal to Chennaiby train, plane, bus, car, or night bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Bhatkal to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Train to Bajpe Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Bhatkal to Surathkaltrain train
    2. Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXE - MAA
    5h 45m
    ₹6,491–12,580

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bhatkal to Katpadi Jntrain train 12790
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain train 12658 / ...
    19h 7m
    ₹597–4,553

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Bhatkal to Padubidribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padubidri to Bengalurubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Chennaibus bus
    16h 49m
    ₹1,296–2,736

  4. Drive  762.6 km

    1. Drive from Bhatkal to Chennaicar car 762.6 km
    11h 4m
    ₹7,426–10,726

  5. Train, bus to Dabolim Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bhatkal to Karmalitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Karmali station to Dabolim Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane GOI - MAA
    8h 42m
    ₹5,744–13,465

  6. Train, night bus to Hubli Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bhatkal to Kumtatrain train
    2. Take the nightbus from Kumta to Hubballinightbus night bus
    3. Fly from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane HBX - MAA
    8h 30m
    ₹8,876–18,533

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bhatkal to Udupibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udupi to Mangalorebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mangaluru to Chennaibus bus
    18h 40m
    ₹1,515–2,400

Bhatkal to Chennai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,296Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Bhatkal, India and Chennai, India?

You can take a bus from Bhatkal to Chennai via Padubidri and Bengaluru in around 16h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bhatkal to Perambur via Katpadi Jn in around 19h 7m.

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