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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Katni by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jabalpur (JLR)plane plane MAA - JLR
    2. Take the train from Jabalpur to Katnitrain train
    7h 24m
    ₹10,470–20,498

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Katnitrain train 12295 / ...
    28h 5m
    ₹700–6,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Jabalpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jabalpur to Katnibus bus
    29h 23m
    ₹2,778–6,768

  4. Drive  1,405 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Katnicar car 1,405 km
    21h 44m
    ₹13,615–19,666

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Jabalpur (JLR)plane plane TIR - JLR
    3. Take the train from Jabalpur to Katnitrain train
    8h 28m
    ₹10,267–29,869

Chennai to Katni by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,253.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Katni twice daily. Tickets cost ₹700–6,000 and the journey takes 28h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Katni via Hyderabad and Jabalpur in around 29h 23m.

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