There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Surathkal by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
3h 33m₹6,330–11,408Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Surathkaltrain 12789
18h 15m₹554–4,280Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Surathkalbus
16h 58m₹1,132–3,242Drive 679.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Surathkalcar 679.4 km
9h 25m₹7,616–11,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circlebus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop to FlixBus Surathkalbus FlixBus IN4520
17h 35m
Chennai to Surathkal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Surathkal is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,300 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Surathkal is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Surathkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Madhavaram and arriving at Surathkal via FlixBus Vellore - Bypass and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Surathkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Surathkal via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Surathkal is 598 km. The road distance is 679.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Surathkal without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 16h 58m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chennai to Surathkal, including transfers.
Chennai to Surathkal bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Surathkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Surathkal is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,300 and takes 16h 58m, you could also train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,300 and takes 18h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Surathkal, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Surathkal via Tirupati, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A in around 16h 58m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Surathkal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹400–3,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹400–470
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,400–3,100
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹370–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop to FlixBus Surathkal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–240
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Surathkal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,800
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Surathkal bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati station.
Chennai to Surathkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Surathkal is 679 km. It takes approximately 9h 25m to drive from Chennai to Surathkal.
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