There are 7 ways to get from IIT Madras to Mumbai by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane MAA - BOM
4h 30m₹7,054–11,081Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Dadartrain 22160
24h 28m₹929–5,618Bus via Kolhāpur
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolhapurbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kolhapur Maharashtra to Mumbaibus Kolhapur Maharashtra - Mumbai
20h 39mDrive 1,200.5 km
- Drive from IIT Madras to Mumbaicar 1,200.5 km
18h 1m₹11,722–16,931Fly to Pune Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane MAA - PNQ
- Take the train from Pune Jn to Dadartrain
7h 22m₹5,487–11,211Train via Guindy TVK Estate
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Dadartrain 22158
24h 50m₹937–5,626Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Anna University to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zonebus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
- Take the bus from Bengaluru Kempegowda to Dadar Chitra Cinemabus
27h 43m₹2,056–4,388
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from IIT Madras to Mumbai is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹6,000 and takes 24h 28m.
The fastest way to get from IIT Madras to Mumbai is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from IIT Madras to Mumbai. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tharamani and arriving at Mumbai via Chennai and Kolhapur Maharashtra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from IIT Madras to Mumbai. However, there are services departing from Taramani and arriving at Dadar via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.
The distance between IIT Madras and Mumbai is 1071 km. The road distance is 1200.5 km.
The best way to get from IIT Madras to Mumbai without a car is to bus via Kolhāpur which takes 20h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from IIT Madras to Mumbai, including transfers.
IIT Madras to Mumbai bus services, operated by National Travels NTA, depart from Chennai station.
IIT Madras to Mumbai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from IIT Madras to Mumbai is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Kolhāpur, which costs and takes 20h 39m, you could also train, which costs ₹900 - ₹6,000 and takes 24h 28m.
What companies run services between IIT Madras, India and Mumbai, India?
Starlight Airline, IndiGo Airlines, and Air India Limited fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from IIT Madras to Mumbai via FlixBus Chennai - Tharamani, FlixBus Chennai - Central Railway Station, Chennai, Kolhapur, and Kolhapur Maharashtra in around 20h 39m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Dadar
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
Train from Pune Jn to Dadar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chennai Egmore to Dadar
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
- Phone
- 0804151123
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels NTA
Bus from Chennai to Kolhapur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels NTA
- Schedules at
- National Travels NTA
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Kolhapur Maharashtra to Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹490–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Anna University to FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Bengaluru Kempegowda to Dadar Chitra Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–2,700
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹1,500–2,300
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Booking & Getting There
IIT Madras to Mumbai bus services, operated by National Travels NTA, arrive at Kolhapur station.
IIT Madras to Mumbai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dadar station.
Yes, the driving distance between IIT Madras to Mumbai is 1201 km. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from IIT Madras to Mumbai.
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