How to travel from Chennai to Bhagalpur, India
The distance between Chennai and Bhagalpur is around 1,742km (1,082 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chennai to Bhagalpur by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bhagalpur → Chennai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Patna (PAT), Train
Fly from Madras (MAA) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Bhagalpur.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost₹9,230($115)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Gudur Jn
Take the train to Gudur Jn and then to Bhagalpur.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹1,115($14)
Indian Railways
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Nellore and then to Vizag Maddilapalem then take the train to Bhagalpur.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹2,785($35)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Bhagalpur
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chennai to Bhagalpur by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,115 ($14) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,230 ($115).
The distance between Chennai and Bhagalpur is around 1,742km (1,082 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,535km (954 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Chennai and Bhagalpur by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Bhagalpur is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx ₹9,230 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Bhagalpur, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,115 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Bhagalpur. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chennai to Bhagalpur. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naugachia. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Bhagalpur. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 13h, 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 Chennai and Bhagalpur. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Patna (PAT) then take the train to Bhagalpur. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Bhagalpur. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Bhagalpur. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bhagalpur is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) which is approximately 186km (115 miles) from Bhagalpur. Bagdogra Airport (IXB) (IXB) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) 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 Bhagalpur. The distance is around 1,924km (1,195 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Bhagalpur is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ₹16,715 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Bhagalpur
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Patna (PAT), Train + 5 similar | 7h 55m | ₹9,230($115) | every 4 hours | 1,742km (1,082 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 10m | ₹16,715($210) | once a week | 2,956km (1,837 miles) |
| Fly to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP), train | 10h 10m | ₹9,310($115) | once a week | 1,789km (1,111 miles) |
| Fly to Bagdogra (IXB), Train | 11h 45m | ₹11,860($150) | once daily | 2,198km (1,366 miles) |
| Fly to Kolkata (CCU), Train | 11h 50m | ₹8,435($105) | twice daily | 1,846km (1,147 miles) |
| Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train | 14h 55m | ₹5,570($70) | 3 times a week | 1,802km (1,120 miles) |
Train via Gudur Jn + 1 similar | 1 day 13h | ₹1,115($14) | once a week | 2,158km (1,341 miles) |
| Train | 1 day 13h | ₹1,670($21) | once a week | 2,155km (1,339 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 16h | ₹2,785($35) | once a week | 2,231km (1,386 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | ₹18,065($225) | on demand | 1,924km (1,195 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chennai and Bhagalpur
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Air India Limited
Spicejet
Bus companies
Bharathi Travels
Vijayanand Travels
Airports near Bhagalpur
The following major airports near Bhagalpur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
- Distance
- 186km (115 miles) from Bhagalpur
Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Bhagalpur
Gaya Airport (GAY)
- Distance
- 228km (142 miles) from Bhagalpur