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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Mumbai Central by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane MAA - BOM
    2. Take the train from Bandra to Mumbai Centraltrain train
    4h 43m
    ₹5,869–9,642

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Dadartrain train 22160
    23h
    ₹583–5,170

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus bus Chennai - Bangalore
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru Kempegowda to Mumbai Centralbus bus
    25h 35m
    ₹1,982–4,065

  4. Drive 1,194.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Mumbai Centralcar car 1,194.8 km
    17h 43m
    ₹13,478–19,468

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane plane TIR - BOM
    6h 44m
    ₹6,583–20,679

  6. Fly Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane plane MAA - PNQ
    2. Take the train from Pune Jn to Dadartrain train
    7h 25m
    ₹5,812–9,652

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mumbai, Maharashtrabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mumbai, Maharashtra
    31h 35m

Chennai to Mumbai Central by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket₹583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,071.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Mumbai Central, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Dadar once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 22h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mumbai Central via Bangalore, Bengaluru Kempegowda, and Mumbai Central in around 25h 35m.

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