The distance between Chennai and Aurangabad is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chennai to Aurangabad 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 from Madras (MAA) to Aurangabad (IXU).
IndiGo Airlines
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Take the train to Katpadi Jn and then to Aurangabad.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Tirupati, Bangalore kempegowda Bus Station then Pune and then to Aurangabad.
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There are several options for getting from Chennai to Aurangabad by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,285 ($79).
The distance between Chennai and Aurangabad is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 920km (572 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Chennai and Aurangabad by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Aurangabad is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx ₹6,285 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Aurangabad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹795 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chennai to Aurangabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Katpadi Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Aurangabad. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 1h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chennai and Aurangabad. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chennai to Aurangabad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chennai Madhavaram, Tirupati, Bangalore kempegowda Bus Station, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Pune. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
APSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and MSRTC run regular bus services between Chennai and Aurangabad. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Chennai and Aurangabad. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Aurangabad (IXU) - via Hyderabad (HYD). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Chennai to Aurangabad. There is however a flight that goes via Hyderabad (HYD). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chennai to Aurangabad typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Aurangabad (IXU).
The closest major airport to Aurangabad is Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Aurangabad. Pune Airport (PNQ) (PNQ) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) (BOM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chennai and Aurangabad. The distance is around 1,110km (690 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Aurangabad is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around ₹6,285 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 5m | ₹6,285($79) | every 15 mins | 967km (601 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | ₹10,185($130) | every 4 hours | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Train | 1 day 1h | ₹795($10) | once a week | 1,383km (860 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | ₹4,140($52) | every 3 hours | 1,428km (887 miles) |
Drive | 16hrs | ₹10,425($130) | on demand | 1,110km (690 miles) |
APSRTC
Vijayanand Travels
MSRTC
Parveen Travels
IndiGo Airlines
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The following major airports near Aurangabad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.