How to travel from Chennai to Nanded, India

The distance between Chennai and Nanded is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chennai to Nanded by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Aurangabad (IXU), Train

Fly from Madras (MAA) to Aurangabad (IXU) then take the train to Nanded.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,525($82)
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Train

Take the train to Gudur Jn and then to Nanded.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hyderabad Lakadikapool then take the train to Nanded.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,310($29)
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Drive

Drive to Nanded.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Distance920km (572 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Nanded

There are several options for getting from Chennai to Nanded by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,525 ($82).

The distance between Chennai and Nanded is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)

It takes around 17h 10m to get from Chennai and Nanded by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Nanded is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₹6,525 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Nanded, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹635 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Nanded. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chennai to Nanded. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gudur Jn. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Nanded. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 18h 25m, 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 Nanded. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Aurangabad (IXU) then take the train to Nanded. instead which will take 7h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Nanded. We recommend that you fly from Madras (MAA) to Hyderabad (HYD) then take the train to Nanded. instead which will take 8h 20m.

The closest major airport to Nanded is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) (HYD) which is approximately 230km (143 miles) from Nanded. Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) (IXU) 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 Nanded. The distance is around 920km (572 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Nanded is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 10m and will usually cost around ₹2,310 ($29).

How do I get from Chennai to Nanded

Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Nanded

Transport options from Chennai to Nanded
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Aurangabad (IXU), Train + 3 similar
7h 15m
₹6,525($82)
every 3 hours1,206km (750 miles)
Plane and Train8h 20m
₹6,285($79)
4 times a day843km (524 miles)
Train and Plane10h 15m
₹6,210($78)
4 times a day877km (545 miles)
Fly to Nagpur (NAG), Train11h 55m
₹9,390($120)
3 times a week1,383km (860 miles)
Train
18h 25m
₹635($8)
twice a week1,053km (654 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 10m
₹2,310($29)
3 times a week920km (572 miles)
Drive
12h 35m
₹8,675($110)
on demand920km (572 miles)

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Airports near Nanded

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

HYD
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Nanded
IXU
Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Nanded
NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Nanded