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How to get fromMelbourne to Chennaiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MEL - MAA
    15h 48m
    ₹25,994–67,784

  2. Fly to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane MEL - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    23h 53m
    ₹42,194–113,284

  3. Fly to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane MEL - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    27h 15m
    ₹52,254–122,904

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket₹26,090Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,812.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 48m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Chennai, India?

SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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