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How to get fromSydney to Chennaiby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Chennai by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SYD - MAA
    16h 32m
    ₹29,343–57,399

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane OAG - MAA
    20h 28m
    ₹42,168–145,317

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Pondicherry, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Pondicherry (PNY)plane plane SYD - PNY
    2. Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus bus
    29h 24m
    ₹41,603–97,519

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration16h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹28,734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,157.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Chennai, India?

Thai Airways International, Qantas, and six other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours.

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