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

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane JFK - MAA
    21h 38m
    ₹40,693–83,627

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane EWR - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    28h 25m
    ₹39,452–112,586

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane EWR - MAA
    22h 6m
    ₹65,257–96,376

  4. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PHL - MAA
    24h 43m
    ₹72,161–297,243

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane JFK - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    28h 52m
    ₹39,888–64,837

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket₹39,625Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,537.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 38m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Chennai, India?

Emirates, Air India Limited, and four other airlines fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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