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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Prayagraj by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Allahabad

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane MAA - IXD
    8h 2m
    ₹9,565–24,073

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train 12669
    32h 5m
    ₹800–6,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Hyderabad, Telangana
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Allahabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus Hyderabad, Telangana - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
    37h 42m

  4. Drive  1,666.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Prayagrajcar car 1,666.5 km
    25h 25m
    ₹18,921–27,330

  5. Fly Chennai International Airport to Varanasi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane plane MAA - VNS
    2. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Prayagraj Jntrain train
    7h 3m
    ₹8,680–16,888

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to Allahabad

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Allahabad (IXD)plane plane TIR - IXD
    19h 26m
    ₹13,362–35,444

  7. Fly Chennai International Airport to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO)plane plane MAA - LKO
    2. Take the train from Lucknow to Kanpur Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Prayagraj Jntrain train
    9h 31m
    ₹8,860–16,578

  8. Fly Chennai International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane MAA - PAT
    2. Take the train from Danapur to Prayagraj Jntrain train
    9h 33m
    ₹9,510–20,138

Chennai to Prayagraj by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration32h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,422.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Allahabad (IXD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Prayagraj Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹800–6,500 and the journey takes 32h 5m.

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