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How to get fromPunjab to Chennaiby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Punjab to Chennai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXC - MAA
    5h 21m
    ₹8,636–16,000

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ludhiana Jn to Chennai Centraltrain train 16032
    2d 1h
    ₹1,000–8,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ludhiana to Ghaziabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh to Hyderabad, Telanganabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    2d 5h

  4. Drive 2,403.2 km

    1. Drive from Ludhiāna to Chennaicar car 2,403.2 km
    32h 2m
    ₹27,133–39,193

  5. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

    1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ATQ - MAA
    8h 29m
    ₹8,610–13,900

  6. Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Pathānkot to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane DHM - MAA
    7h 29m
    ₹17,926–42,227

Punjab to Chennai by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,034.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Ludhiana Jn to Chennai Central 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹1,000–8,000 and the journey takes 2d 1h.

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