There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Surathkal by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
3h 30m₹6,413–12,242Train via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Surathkaltrain 16585 / ...
19h 33m₹519–4,012Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A to Surathkalbus
15h 8mTrain
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
17h 14m₹546–4,172Drive 680.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Surathkalcar 680.9 km
9h 31m₹7,659–11,063Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mulki, Karnatakabus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mulki, Karnataka
16h 47m₹1,581–2,473
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Surathkal is to train via Bengaluru which costs ₹500 - ₹4,100 and takes 19h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Surathkal is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Surathkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Surathkal via Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Surathkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Surathkal via Mangalore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 14m.
The distance between Chennai and Surathkal is 603 km. The road distance is 680.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Surathkal without a car is to bus via Bengaluru which takes 15h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Chennai to Surathkal, including transfers.
Chennai to Surathkal bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 30m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs and takes 15h 8m, you could also train, which costs ₹500 - ₹4,200 and takes 17h 14m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Surathkal, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Surathkal via Bangalore, Karnataka, Vidhana Soudha Karnataka High Court, Kempegowda Bus Station, and Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A in around 15h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Surathkal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- 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
- Phone
- +91 78389 86986
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mulki, Karnataka
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,000
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Surathkal bus services, operated by Adithiya Airbus, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Chennai to Surathkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mangalore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Surathkal is 681 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Chennai to Surathkal.
There are 232+ hotels available in Surathkal.