How to travel from Chennai to Bhopal, India

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.

4 routes found

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

Fly from Madras (MAA) to Bhopal (BHO).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₹14,725($185)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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train
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Train

Take the train to Bhopal Jn.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹795($10)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bhopal.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Distance1,490km (926 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Bhopal

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Bhopal

Transport options from Chennai to Bhopal
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
₹14,725($185)
every 15 mins2,375km (1,476 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
₹14,245($180)
5 times a day2,418km (1,502 miles)
Train
22h 10m
₹795($10)
4 times a day1,480km (920 miles)
Drive
20h 35m
₹12,095($150)
on demand1,490km (926 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Bhopal

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

BHO
Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bhopal
IDR
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
174km (108 miles) from Bhopal
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
295km (183 miles) from Bhopal