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There are 9 ways to get from Meerut to Chennai by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DEL - MAA
    6h 18m
    ₹7,857–17,378

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Peramburtrain train 12688
    39h 15m
    ₹900–7,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradeshbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2d 2h

  4. Drive 2,062.1 km

    1. Drive from Meerut to Chennaicar car 2,062.1 km
    30h 57m
    ₹23,130–33,410

  5. Train to Hindon, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Ghaziabadtrain train
    2. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane HDO - MAA
    5h 46m
    ₹8,304–24,300

  6. Bus to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Meerut to Kashmiri Gatebus bus
    2. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane DEL - TIR
    3. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    8h 43m
    ₹8,557–21,878

  7. Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXC - MAA
    9h 26m
    ₹8,827–17,484

  8. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Meerut to Haridwarbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DED - MAA
    10h 57m
    ₹9,879–15,975

  9. Train via Delhi

    1. Take the train from Meerut City to Hazrat Nizamuddintrain train 12402 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Chennai Centraltrain train 16032 / ...
    43h 22m
    ₹1,032–8,016

Meerut to Chennai by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration39h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,867.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Meerut, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Meerut City to Perambur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹900–7,000 and the journey takes 39h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad, Telangana in around 2d 2h.

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