The distance between Chennai and Bhopal is around 1,480km (920 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chennai to Bhopal 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 from Madras (MAA) to Bhopal (BHO).
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Take the train to Bhopal Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Chennai to Bhopal by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹795 ($10) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹14,725 ($185).
The distance between Chennai and Bhopal is around 1,480km (920 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,171km (728 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Chennai and Bhopal by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Bhopal is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹14,725 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Bhopal, 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 Bhopal. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Bhopal with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 22h 10m.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Bhopal. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 22h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Bhopal. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Bhopal (BHO). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Chennai and Bhopal. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Bhopal (BHO) - via Delhi (DEL). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Chennai to Bhopal. There is however a flight that goes via Delhi (DEL). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chennai to Bhopal typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Bhopal (BHO).
The closest major airport to Bhopal is Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bhopal. Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR) (IDR) and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) 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 Bhopal. The distance is around 1,490km (926 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Bhopal is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ₹14,725 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ₹14,725($185) | every 15 mins | 2,375km (1,476 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 45m | ₹14,245($180) | 5 times a day | 2,418km (1,502 miles) |
Train | 22h 10m | ₹795($10) | 4 times a day | 1,480km (920 miles) |
Drive | 20h 35m | ₹12,095($150) | on demand | 1,490km (926 miles) |
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Air India Limited
The following major airports near Bhopal offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.