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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Chennai by plane, car, train, 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 14m
    ₹23,412–61,586

  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 45m
    ₹53,538–125,108

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane SYD - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    28h 47m
    ₹43,693–112,946

  4. 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
    30h 14m
    ₹46,753–122,566

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane SYD - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmoretrain train
    23h 8m
    ₹29,113–73,946

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket₹22,132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,152.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 14m

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

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

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