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How to get fromChennai to Ilāmby plane, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Ilām by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Ilāmcar car
    6h 9m
    $110–205

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to New Jalpaiguritrain train 12509 / ...
    2. Drive from New Jalpaiguri to Ilāmcar car
    40h 35m
    $21–92

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Vijayawadabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vijayawada to Siliguribus bus
    3. Drive from Siliguri to Ilāmcar car
    47h 15m

  4. Drive  2,132.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ilāmcar car 2,132.5 km
    32h 17m
    $254–366

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,845.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ilām, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Chennai to Ilām. However, you can take the subway to Airport, walk to Madras-Airport-MAA airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Ilām. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perambur to Ilām via New Jalpaiguri in around 40h 35m.

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