How to travel from Chennai to Ahmedabad, India

The distance between Chennai and Ahmedabad is around 1,396km (868 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chennai to Ahmedabad by plane, train, bus 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 Madras (MAA) to Ahmedabad (AMD).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,845($86)
Operated by

GoAir

+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Ahmedabad Jn.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Shanti Nagar Bangalore and then to Ahmedabad Opp. Gokulesh Petrol Pump Narol Circle.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹4,140($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Ahmedabad.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Distance1,660km (1,031 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Ahmedabad

There are several options for getting from Chennai to Ahmedabad by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,845 ($86).

The distance between Chennai and Ahmedabad is around 1,396km (868 miles).

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Chennai and Ahmedabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Ahmedabad is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ₹6,845 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Ahmedabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Ahmedabad. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Ahmedabad with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 7h.

Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Ahmedabad. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chennai and Ahmedabad. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chennai to Ahmedabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shanti Nagar Bangalore, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Ahmedabad Opp. Gokulesh Petrol Pump Narol Circle. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

SETC and Vijayanand Travels run regular bus services between Chennai and Ahmedabad. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chennai and Ahmedabad. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Ahmedabad (AMD). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Chennai and Ahmedabad with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

GoAir, IndiGo Airlines, Spicejet and Air India Limited fly between Chennai and Ahmedabad. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Ahmedabad (AMD). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Chennai to Ahmedabad typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Ahmedabad (AMD).

The closest major airport to Ahmedabad is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) (AMD) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ahmedabad. Vadodara Airport (BDQ) (BDQ) and Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) (BHU) 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 Chennai and Ahmedabad. The distance is around 1,660km (1,031 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Ahmedabad is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ₹6,845 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Ahmedabad

Transport options from Chennai to Ahmedabad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 45m
₹6,845($86)
every 15 mins1,403km (872 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
₹8,435($105)
hourly1,396km (868 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
₹7,560($95)
5 times a day1,458km (906 miles)
Train
1 day 7h
₹955($12)
once daily1,895km (1,177 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
₹4,140($52)
once daily1,853km (1,151 miles)
Drive
23h 35m
₹13,450($170)
on demand1,660km (1,031 miles)

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Airports near Ahmedabad

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

AMD
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Ahmedabad
BDQ
Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Ahmedabad
BHU
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Ahmedabad