There are 6 ways to get from Udupi to Chennai by bus, plane, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Bajpe Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport
best- Take the bus from Udupi to Surathkalbus
- Fly from Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXE - MAA
4h 22m₹6,760–11,983Train
cheapest- Take the train from Udupi to Katpadi Jntrain 12790
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
17h 50m₹567–4,330Bus
- Take the bus from Udupi to Mangalorebus
- Take the bus from Mangaluru to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
16h 25mDrive 715.7 km
- Drive from Udupi to Chennaicar 715.7 km
10h 7m₹8,021–11,586Taxi to Shivamogga, fly to Tirupati Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Udupi to Shivamogga (RQY)taxi
- Fly from Shivamogga (RQY) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane RQY - TIR
- Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain
6h 14m₹8,579–32,264Bus via Bengaluru
- Take the bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2Abus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Vellore - Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavarambus
18h 1m₹1,149–3,152
Bajpe Airport (IXE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Udupi to Chennai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Udupi to Chennai is to bus and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Udupi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Chennai via Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Udupi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Udupi and arriving at Perambur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Udupi and Chennai is 643 km. The road distance is 715.7 km.
The best way to get from Udupi to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Udupi to Chennai, including transfers.
Udupi to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, depart from Udupi station.
Udupi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Udupi station.
The best way to get from Udupi to Chennai is to bus which takes 16h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 50m.
What companies run services between Udupi, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a bus from Udupi to Chennai via Mangaluru in around 16h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Udupi to Perambur via Katpadi Jn in around 17h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
Flights from Bajpe Airport to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–11,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Shivamogga to Tirupati Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Udupi to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹410–490
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Renigunta Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Udupi to Surathkal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹410–600
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Udupi to Bangalore Kempegowda Bus Terminal 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹600–1,800
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- AC Sleeper
- ₹600–1,800
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- KSRTC
Bus from Udupi to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹70–150
- Website
- KSRTC
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Mangaluru to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru Majestic - Flixbus Boarding Zone to FlixBus Vellore - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,100
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Tirupati to Chennai Madhavaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–340
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–3,900
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Booking & Getting There
Udupi to Chennai bus services, operated by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation, arrive at Mangalore station.
Udupi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Udupi to Chennai is 716 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Udupi to Chennai.
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