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How to get fromPune to Chennaiby plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pune to Chennai by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Pune Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane PNQ - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    4h 5m
    ₹5,548–8,570

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pune Jn to Peramburtrain train 12163 / ...
    16h 48m
    ₹500–3,900

  3. Bus via Bengaluru

    1. Take the bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Bangalore, Karnatakabus bus Pune, Maharashtra - Bangalore, Karnataka
    2. Take the bus from Bangalore, Karnataka to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Bangalore, Karnataka - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    22h 30m

  4. Drive  1,053.7 km

    1. Drive from Pune to Chennaicar car 1,053.7 km
    15h 48m
    ₹12,028–17,373

  5. Bus to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Swargate to Vileparlebus bus
    2. Fly from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BOM - MAA
    7h 8m
    ₹6,823–10,750

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus Pune, Maharashtra - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
    26h

Pune to Chennai by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Pune, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Pune Jn to Perambur 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹500–3,900 and the journey takes 16h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Bangalore, Karnataka in around 22h 30m.

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