There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Colāba by plane, subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane MAA - BOM
- Take the subway from Santacruz Metro to Cuff Paradesubway
5h 6m₹6,093–10,163Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to C Shivaji Maharaj Ttrain 22160
23h 48m₹592–4,366Bus via Pune
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Pune, Maharashtrabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Pune, Maharashtra
- Take the bus from Pune Swargate to Dadar Eastbus Ac Shivneri
27h 59mDrive 1,198 km
- Drive from Chennai to Colābacar 1,198 km
17h 47m₹13,554–19,578Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain
- Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane TIR - BOM
6h 55m₹9,390–20,534Fly Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane MAA - PNQ
- Take the train from Pune Jn to Dadartrain
8h 20m₹5,763–9,938Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mumbai, Maharashtrabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mumbai, Maharashtra
32h 14m
Chennai to Colāba by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Colāba is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 23h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Colāba is to fly and subway which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Colāba. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Colaba Depot via Kasba Peth Police Chowki, Pune Swargate and Khadodad Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Colāba. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at C Shivaji Maharaj T via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.
The distance between Chennai and Colāba is 1085 km. The road distance is 1198 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Colāba without a car is to train which takes 23h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Chennai to Colāba, including transfers.
Chennai to Colāba bus services, operated by Seabird Tourists, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Colāba train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Colāba is to train which takes 23h 48m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Pune, which costs and takes 27h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Colāba, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to C Shivaji Maharaj T once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 23h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Colaba Depot via Pune, Maharashtra, Kasba Peth Police Chowki, Swargate, Pune Swargate, Dadar East, and Khadodad Circle in around 27h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- Phone
- 1800220221
- [email protected]
- Website
- mmrcl.com
Subway from Santacruz Metro to Cuff Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹45–95
- Schedules at
- mmrcl.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seabird Tourists
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Pune, Maharashtra
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Seabird Tourists
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Colāba bus services, operated by Seabird Tourists, arrive at Pune, Maharashtra station.
Chennai to Colāba train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at C Shivaji Maharaj T station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Colāba is 1198 km. It takes approximately 17h 47m to drive from Chennai to Colāba.
There are 1671+ hotels available in Colāba.



