There are 7 ways to get from Thar Desert to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Chennai International Airport
best- Fly from Jaisalmer (JSA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane JSA - MAA
6h 19m₹9,745–21,651Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thalyat Hamira to Jodhpur Jntrain 04825
- Take the train from Jodhpur Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 22664 / ...
47h 55m₹1,344–9,318Train via Ahmedabad
- Take the train from Jaisalmer to Ahmedabad Jntrain 22932
- Take the train from Ahmedabad Jn to Peramburtrain 20954 / ...
43h 28m₹1,589–9,602Bus
- Take the bus from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to Hyderabad, Telanganabus Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Hyderabad, Telangana
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Hyderabad, Telangana - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2d 4hDrive 2,185.9 km
- Drive from Thar Desert to Chennaicar 2,185.9 km
32h 38m₹24,642–35,594Fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- Fly from Jaisalmer (JSA) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane JSA - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
8h 29m₹14,945–37,151Bus via Pune
- Take the bus from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to Pune, Maharashtrabus Jaisalmer, Rajasthan - Pune, Maharashtra
- Take the bus from Pune, Maharashtra to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Pune, Maharashtra - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2d 6h
Jaisalmer (JSA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thar Desert to Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,300 - ₹9,500 and takes 47h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Thar Desert to Chennai is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Thar Desert to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Hyderabad, Telangana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Thar Desert to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Jaisalmer and arriving at Perambur via Ahmedabad Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 28m.
The distance between Thar Desert and Chennai is 1875 km. The road distance is 2185.9 km.
The best way to get from Thar Desert to Chennai without a car is to train via Ahmedabad which takes 43h 28m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Thar Desert to Chennai, including transfers.
Thar Desert to Chennai bus services, operated by Shri Ganesh Travels, depart from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan station.
Thar Desert to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jaisalmer station.
The best way to get from Thar Desert to Chennai is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹22,000. Alternatively, you can train via Ahmedabad, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹10,000 and takes 43h 28m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Jaisalmer (JSA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thar Desert to Perambur via Jaisalmer and Ahmedabad Jn in around 43h 28m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Jaisalmer to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Jaisalmer to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–22,000
Flights from Jaisalmer to Chennai International Airport via Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–22,000
Flights from Jaisalmer to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–23,000
Flights from Jaisalmer to Tirupati Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–35,000
Flights from Jaisalmer to Tirupati Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–36,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Jaisalmer to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–20,000
Flights from Jaisalmer to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jaisalmer to Ahmedabad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
Train from Ahmedabad Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–6,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–900
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,400–6,000
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Thalyat Hamira to Jodhpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Jodhpur Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹950–7,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹950–1,200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,400–3,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,500
- Phone
- +91 9784162573
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to Pune, Maharashtra
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- omio.com
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More Questions & Answers
Thar Desert to Chennai bus services, operated by Shri Ganesh Travels, arrive at Hyderabad, Telangana station.
Thar Desert to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ahmedabad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thar Desert to Chennai is 2186 km. It takes approximately 32h 38m to drive from Thar Desert to Chennai.
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