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

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There are 5 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 18m
    ₹47,266–160,277

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

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    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 20m
    ₹37,479–103,531

  3. 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
    26h 16m
    ₹47,502–124,350

  4. 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
    30h 8m
    ₹43,542–152,347

  5. 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
    31h 45m
    ₹65,547–271,637

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration25h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket₹47,367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,183.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 18m

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

Lufthansa, Air France, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 3 times a day.

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