There are 4 ways to get from Indore to Chennai by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indore (IDR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IDR - MAA
2h 47m₹5,389–12,336Train
cheapest- Take the train from Lakshmibai Ngr to Chennai Egmoretrain 20498
28h 15m₹700–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Navlakha Bus Stand to Hyderabad - Nampally stationbus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Hyderabad - Chennai
40h 4m₹3,585–6,950Drive 1,372.9 km
- Drive from Indore to Chennaicar 1,372.9 km
21h 11m₹14,617–21,113
Indore to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indore to Chennai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Indore to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lakshmibai Ngr and arriving at Chennai Egmore. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 28h 15m.
The distance between Indore and Chennai is 1197 km. The road distance is 1372.9 km.
The best way to get from Indore to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 28h 15m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Indore to Chennai, including transfers.
Indore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Lakshmibai Ngr station.
The best way to get from Indore to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 28h 15m, you could also bus, which costs ₹3,500 - ₹7,000 and takes 40h 4m.
Indore to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indore to Chennai is 1373 km. It takes approximately 21h 11m to drive from Indore to Chennai.
What companies run services between Indore, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and Air India Limited fly from Indore (IDR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Lakshmibai Ngr to Chennai Egmore once a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 28h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–12,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indore to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Lakshmibai Ngr to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- 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)
- ₹4,400–5,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Hyderabad to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
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