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There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane RDU - MAA
    25h 3m
    ₹41,263–150,274

  2. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane FAY - MAA
    26h 28m
    ₹37,512–103,467

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane GSO - MAA
    28h 3m
    ₹41,095–99,931

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CLT - MAA
    25h 47m
    ₹47,378–124,162

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane RDU - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    31h 58m
    ₹41,539–152,344

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane RDU - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    30h 10m
    ₹60,544–221,634

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration24h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket₹41,652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,183.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 3m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Chennai, India?

Lufthansa, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) twice daily.

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