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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MEL - MAA
    16h 20m
    ₹34,845–76,856

  2. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MEL - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmoretrain train
    22h 59m
    ₹28,546–69,216

  3. 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
    22h 3m
    ₹37,126–88,216

  4. 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 35m
    ₹47,186–122,836

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹22,563Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,807.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

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

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

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