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How to get fromChengdu to Chennaiby subway, plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Chennai by subway, plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TFU - MAA
    12h 11m
    ₹16,219–48,298

  2. Bus, drive, train via Faizabad

    1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    4. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Faizabadbus bus
    5. Take the train from Ayodhya Cantt to Chennai Egmoretrain train
    4d 22h
    ₹21,056–38,601

  3. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CTU - MAA
    15h 23m
    ₹21,111–65,157

  4. Train to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Chongqing Northtrain train
    2. Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CKG - MAA
    14h 22m
    ₹16,626–43,397

  5. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Jorpaticar car
    4. Take the bus from Jorpati to Damakbus bus
    5. Drive from Damak to Kishanganjcar car
    6. Take the train from Kishanganj to Barsoi Jntrain train
    7. Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Peramburtrain train
    5d
    ₹23,677–41,007

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Jorpaticar car
    4. Take the bus from Jorpati to Kakadvittabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Siliguri to Patnabus bus
    6. Take the bus from Patna to Chennaibus bus
    6d 1h

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹16,800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,239.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Chennai, India?

Cathay Pacific and Sichuan Airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) twice daily.

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