How to travel from Bhubaneshwar to Chennai, India

The distance between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai is around 1,031km (641 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bhubaneshwar 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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Madras (MAA).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,240($90)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chennai Central.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Distance1,208km (750 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Bhubaneshwar to Chennai by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,240 ($90).

The distance between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai is around 1,031km (641 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 994km (618 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Bhubaneshwar and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Chennai is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₹7,240 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 18h 55m.

Indian Railways run train services between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18h 55m, 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 Bhubaneshwar and Chennai. We recommend that you fly from Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bhubaneshwar and Chennai. Flights depart from Bhubaneswar (BBI) and arrive at Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

IndiGo Airlines fly between Bhubaneshwar and Chennai. Flights depart from Bhubaneswar (BBI) and and arrive into Madras (MAA). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Bhubaneshwar to Chennai typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Bhubaneswar (BBI) 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 Bhubaneshwar and Chennai. The distance is around 1,208km (750 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bhubaneshwar to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₹7,240 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bhubaneshwar and Chennai

Transport options from Bhubaneshwar to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
₹7,240($90)
every 15 mins1,031km (641 miles)
Train
18h 55m
₹635($8)
every 20 mins1,225km (761 miles)
Drive
17h 10m
₹11,380($145)
on demand1,208km (750 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