There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Surat by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Surat (STV)plane MAA - STV
3h 51m₹8,390–14,478Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Surattrain 09420
25h 23m₹650–4,900Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Surat, Gujaratbus Bangalore, Karnataka - Surat, Gujarat
32h 57mDrive 1,406.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Suratcar 1,406.1 km
20h 51m₹15,908–22,979Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanebus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thane
- Take the bus from Thane to Surat, Gujaratbus Thane
37h 17m
Chennai to Surat by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Surat is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹4,900 and takes 25h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Surat is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Surat. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Surat, Gujarat via Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perambur and arriving at Surat. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 23m.
The distance between Chennai and Surat is 1227 km. The road distance is 1406.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Surat without a car is to train which takes 25h 23m and costs ₹650 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chennai to Surat, including transfers.
Chennai to Surat bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Surat train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Surat is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹4,900 and takes 25h 23m, you could also bus via Bengaluru, which costs and takes 32h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Surat, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Surat (STV) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Surat once a week. Tickets cost ₹650–4,900 and the journey takes 25h 23m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Surat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Surat via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Surat via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Surat
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–4,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹650–800
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,900–4,900
- Phone
- 9888528882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Adithiya Airbus
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Surat bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Chennai to Surat train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Surat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Surat is 1406 km. It takes approximately 20h 51m to drive from Chennai to Surat.
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