The distance between Chennai and Chandigarh is around 2,022km (1,257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chennai to Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh (IXC).
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Take the train to Chandigarh.
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There are several options for getting from Chennai to Chandigarh by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,195 ($15) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,120 ($100).
The distance between Chennai and Chandigarh is around 2,022km (1,257 miles).
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Chennai and Chandigarh by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Chandigarh is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ₹8,120 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Chandigarh, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,195 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Chandigarh. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chennai to Chandigarh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chandigarh. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Chandigarh. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 18h, 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 Chandigarh. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Chandigarh (IXC). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes you can fly from Chennai and Chandigarh. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Chandigarh (IXC). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Chennai and Chandigarh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
IndiGo Airlines and Go First fly between Chennai and Chandigarh. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Chandigarh (IXC). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Chennai to Chandigarh typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Chandigarh (IXC).
The closest major airport to Chandigarh is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) (IXC) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Chandigarh. Dehradun Airport (DED) (DED) and Bhuntar Airport (KUU) (KUU) 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 Chandigarh. The distance is around 2,355km (1,463 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Chandigarh is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ₹8,120 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 20m | ₹8,120($100) | every 20 mins | 2,022km (1,257 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 35m | ₹12,415($155) | every 4 hours | 2,300km (1,429 miles) |
Train | 1 day 18h | ₹1,195($15) | twice a week | 2,490km (1,547 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 9h | ₹22,125($280) | on demand | 2,355km (1,463 miles) |
IndiGo Airlines
Go First
The following major airports near Chandigarh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.