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How to get fromChennai to Chilika Lakeby plane, train, unknown, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Chilika Lake by plane, train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Biju Patnaik International Airport, train, travel

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    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)plane plane MAA - BBI
    2. Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Balugantrain train
    3. Walk from Balugan to Chilika Lakeunknown unknown
    7h 38m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Balugantrain train 12897 / ...
    2. Walk from Balugan to Chilika Lakeunknown unknown
    17h 48m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bhubaneswar, Odishabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Puri, Odishabus bus
    3. Walk from Puri, Odisha to Chilika Lakeunknown unknown
    26h 32m

  4. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)plane plane TIR - BBI
    3. Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Balugantrain train
    4. Walk from Balugan to Chilika Lakeunknown unknown
    11h 44m

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Visakhapatnam Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)plane plane MAA - VTZ
    2. Take the train from Simhachalam to Vizianagram Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Vizianagram Jn to Balugantrain train
    4. Walk from Balugan to Chilika Lakeunknown unknown
    10h 33m

  6. Train, travel via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Balugantrain train 12507 / ...
    2. Walk from Balugan to Chilika Lakeunknown unknown
    19h 17m

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,798Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,147 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chilika Lake, Odisha, India?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Chilika Lake. However, you can take the line 06721 train to Trisulam, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), walk to Biju Patnaik International Airport, take the line 10 bus to Jaydev Vihar Square, walk to Acharaya Vihar Square, take the line 11 bus to Bhubaneswar station, walk to Bhubaneswar, take the train to Balugan, then travel to Chilika Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Chilika Lake via Balugan in around 17h 48m.

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