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How to get fromMumbai CST to Chennaiby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Mumbai CST to Chennai by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Csmt to Santacruztrain train
    2. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BOM - MAA
    4h 47m
    ₹5,626–8,426

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Peramburtrain train 22159 / ...
    21h 31m
    ₹550–4,400

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Bangalore, Karnataka
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    28h 20m

  4. Drive 1,198.2 km

    1. Drive from Mumbai CST to Chennaicar car 1,198.2 km
    17h 45m
    ₹13,478–19,468

  5. Train to Pune Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Pune Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PNQ - MAA
    7h 36m
    ₹5,791–8,699

  6. Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane BOM - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    7h 2m
    ₹6,326–19,426

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    33h 23m

Mumbai CST to Chennai by foot and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,075.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Mumbai CST, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from C Shivaji Maharaj T to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 21h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Csmt to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Kurla, Kurla Bus Station West, Kurla Depot, Mumbai, Maharashtra, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 28h 20m.

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