How to travel from Bhopal to Chennai, India

The distance between Bhopal and Chennai is around 1,221km (759 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bhopal to Chennai by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bhopal (BHO) to Madras (MAA).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,960($100)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chennai Central.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Distance1,397km (868 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhopal and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Bhopal to Chennai by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,960 ($100).

The distance between Bhopal and Chennai is around 1,221km (759 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,171km (728 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Bhopal and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhopal to Chennai is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹7,960 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhopal and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhopal and Chennai. It typically takes around 23h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bhopal and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 23h 20m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bhopal and Chennai. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 23h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bhopal and Chennai. We recommend that you fly from Bhopal (BHO) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bhopal and Chennai. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) and arrive at Madras (MAA) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Bhopal to Chennai. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bhopal to Chennai typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Bhopal (BHO) and and arrive into Madras (MAA).

The closest major airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chennai. Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bhopal and Chennai. The distance is around 1,397km (868 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhopal to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹7,960 ($100).

How do I get from Bhopal to Chennai

Compare travel optionsbetween Bhopal and Chennai

Transport options from Bhopal to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
₹7,960($100)
every 15 mins1,221km (759 miles)
Train
23h 20m
₹795($10)
4 times a day1,480km (920 miles)
Drive
20h 25m
₹11,380($145)
on demand1,397km (868 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Chennai

The following major airports near Chennai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chennai
TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Chennai
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Chennai