How to travel from Goa to Chennai, India

The distance between Goa and Chennai is around 755km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Goa to Chennai by plane, train, bus 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 Goa (GOI) to Madras (MAA).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,480($95)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Renigunta Jn and then to Perambur.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹955($12)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Bengaluru Kempegowda and then to Chennai-Pt.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,310($29)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance886km (550 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Goa and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Goa to Chennai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹955 ($12) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,480 ($95).

The distance between Goa and Chennai is around 755km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 711km (442 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Goa and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Goa to Chennai is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₹7,480 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Goa and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹955 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Goa and Chennai. It typically takes around 19h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Goa to Chennai. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vasco Da Gama and Renigunta Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 19h 25m.

Indian Railways run train services between Goa and Chennai. Trains depart once a week and will take around 19h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Goa and Chennai. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Goa to Chennai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Panaji and Bengaluru Kempegowda. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.

KSRTC, KTCL and SETC run regular bus services between Goa and Chennai. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Goa and Chennai. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) and arrive at Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Goa and Chennai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly between Goa and Chennai. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) and and arrive into Madras (MAA). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Goa to Chennai typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Goa (GOI) and and arrive into Madras (MAA).

The closest major airport to Chennai is Chennai International Airport (MAA) (MAA) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chennai. Tirupati Airport (TIR) (TIR) and Kadapa Airport (CDP) (CDP) 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 Goa and Chennai. The distance is around 886km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Goa to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₹7,480 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Goa and Chennai

Transport options from Goa to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
₹7,480($95)
every 15 mins755km (469 miles)
Train
19h 25m
₹955($12)
once a week907km (563 miles)
Bus
20h 30m
₹2,310($29)
once daily934km (581 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
₹7,240($90)
on demand886km (550 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Chennai

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

MAA
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chennai
TIR
Tirupati Airport (TIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Chennai
CDP
Kadapa Airport (CDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
227km (141 miles) from Chennai