The distance between Chennai and Jabalpur is around 1,259km (782 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chennai to Jabalpur by plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jabalpur → Chennai if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Madras (MAA) to Jabalpur (JLR).
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1 similiar route
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Take the train to Jabalpur.
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There are several options for getting from Chennai to Jabalpur by plane, train 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 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹12,335 ($155).
The distance between Chennai and Jabalpur is around 1,259km (782 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,121km (697 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Chennai and Jabalpur by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Jabalpur is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ₹12,335 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Jabalpur, 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 Jabalpur. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Jabalpur with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 1 day 1h.
Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Jabalpur. Trains depart 5 times 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Jabalpur. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Jabalpur (JLR). instead which will take 4hrs.
Yes you can fly from Chennai and Jabalpur. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and arrive at Jabalpur (JLR) - via Mumbai (BOM). The flight takes around 3h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Chennai to Jabalpur. There is however a flight that goes via Mumbai (BOM). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Chennai to Jabalpur typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from Madras (MAA) and and arrive into Jabalpur (JLR).
The closest major airport to Jabalpur is Jabalpur Airport (JLR) (JLR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Jabalpur. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) (NAG) and Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) (BHO) 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 Jabalpur. The distance is around 1,340km (833 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Jabalpur is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ₹12,335 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4hrs | ₹12,335($155) | every 15 mins | 1,942km (1,207 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 25m | ₹10,265($130) | every 4 hours | 1,259km (782 miles) |
Train | 1 day 1h | ₹795($10) | 5 times a week | 1,632km (1,014 miles) |
Drive | 19h 50m | ₹12,575($160) | on demand | 1,340km (833 miles) |
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Air India Limited
The following major airports near Jabalpur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.