There are 7 ways to get from Mumbai Central to Chennai by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport
best- Take the train from Mumbai Central to Santacruztrain
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BOM - MAA
4h 36m₹5,625–8,425Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dadar to Peramburtrain 22159 / ...
22h 16m₹556–5,139Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Bangalore, Karnatakabus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Bangalore, Karnataka
- Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
28h 35mDrive 1,197.8 km
- Drive from Mumbai Central to Chennaicar 1,197.8 km
17h 45m₹13,512–19,517Train to Pune Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport
- Take the train from Dadar to Pune Jntrain
- Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PNQ - MAA
8h 1m₹5,799–9,655Fly Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane BOM - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
6h 51m₹6,325–19,425Bus
- Take the bus from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Mumbai, Maharashtra - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
32h 21m
Mumbai Central to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mumbai Central to Chennai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹5,500 and takes 22h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Mumbai Central to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Mumbai Central station to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Santacruz Station and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Mumbai, Maharashtra and Bangalore, Karnataka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Mumbai Central to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Mumbai Central and arriving at Perambur via Dadar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 16m.
The distance between Mumbai Central and Chennai is 1071 km. The road distance is 1197.8 km.
The best way to get from Mumbai Central to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 22h 16m and costs ₹550 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Mumbai Central to Chennai, including transfers.
Mumbai Central to Chennai bus services, operated by National travels, depart from Mumbai, Maharashtra station.
Mumbai Central to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dadar station.
The best way to get from Mumbai Central to Chennai is to train which takes 22h 16m and costs ₹550 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bengaluru, which costs and takes 28h 35m.
What companies run services between Mumbai Central, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Dadar to Perambur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–4,300 and the journey takes 21h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mumbai Central to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Santacruz, Santacruz Station, Kurla Depot, Mumbai, Maharashtra, and Bangalore, Karnataka in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Surat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–20,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Tirupati Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–15,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Flights from Pune Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- mumbaisuburban.gov.in
Train from Mumbai Central to Santacruz
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹7–10
- Schedules at
- wr.indianrailways.gov.in
- 2nd Class
- ₹7–10
- 1st Class
- ₹40–65
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dadar to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,300
Train from Dadar to Pune Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- srisugamtravels.in
Bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.srisugamtravels.in/
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More Questions & Answers
Mumbai Central to Chennai bus services, operated by National travels, arrive at Bangalore, Karnataka station.
Mumbai Central to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mumbai Central to Chennai is 1198 km. It takes approximately 17h 45m to drive from Mumbai Central to Chennai.
There are 1070+ hotels available in Chennai.