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How to get fromChennai to Surathkalby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Surathkal by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    3h 28m
    ₹6,330–11,408

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain train 22651 / ...
    2. Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Surathkaltrain train 12789
    18h 15m
    ₹554–4,280

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Surathkalbus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    15h
    ₹969–3,854

  4. Drive  679.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Surathkalcar car 679.4 km
    9h 25m
    ₹6,577–9,500

  5. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane TIR - IXE
    7h 42m
    ₹9,627–17,779

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Manipal Tiger Circlebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Manipal - Bus Stop to FlixBus Surathkalbus bus FlixBus IN4520
    17h 35m
    ₹1,436–2,261

Chennai to Surathkal by bus

Calendar373Weekly Buses
Duration15hAverage Duration
Ticket₹969Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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 to Surathkal via Bengaluru in around 15h.

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