There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Mumbai by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane MAA - BOM
4h 15m₹6,780–10,738Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Dadartrain 22160
22h 37m₹550–4,400Bus via Kolhāpur
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolhapurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kolhapur Maharashtra to Mumbaibus Kolhapur Maharashtra - Mumbai
18h 38mDrive 1,192.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Mumbaicar 1,192.8 km
17h 43m₹11,593–16,745Fly 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
7h 11m₹5,213–10,368Train 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
7h 49m₹8,577–20,609Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pune Swargate to Dadar Eastbus
30h 41m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Mumbai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 22h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Mumbai is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Mumbai. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Mumbai via Kolhapur Maharashtra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Dadar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Mumbai is 1060 km. The road distance is 1192.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mumbai without a car is to bus via Kolhāpur which takes 18h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chennai to Mumbai, including transfers.
Chennai to Mumbai bus services, operated by National Travels NTA, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Mumbai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Mumbai is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kolhāpur, which costs and takes 18h 38m, you could also train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 22h 37m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mumbai, India?
Starlight Airline, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Mumbai via Kolhapur and Kolhapur Maharashtra in around 18h 38m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Vijayawada
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–18,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Tirupati Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–16,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Dadar
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
Train from Pune Jn to Dadar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Kolhapur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kolhapur Maharashtra to Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Phone
- +91 707 5511 729
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fresh Bus
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Fresh Bus
- Phone
- 1800 267 9001
- [email protected]
- Website
- NeuGo
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- NeuGo
- Website
- VRCR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- VRCR Travels
- Website
- AR & BCVR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- AR & BCVR Travels
- Phone
- +91 7801005478
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
- Website
- Sri Vindhya Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Sri Vaari Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Vaari Travels
- Website
- Sri Balaji Transports
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Balaji Transports
- Phone
- 0836 230 7300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vijayanand Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–2,600
- Schedules at
- Vijayanand Travels
- Phone
- 1800 22 1250
- Website
- msrtc.maharashtra.gov.in
Bus from Pune Swargate to Dadar East
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹270–612
- Schedules at
- msrtc.org.in
- Ordinary
- ₹270–360
- AC
- ₹430–600
- AC Shivneri
- ₹612
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Mumbai bus services, operated by National Travels NTA, arrive at Kolhapur station.
Chennai to Mumbai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dadar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Mumbai is 1193 km. It takes approximately 17h 43m to drive from Chennai to Mumbai.
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