How to travel from Nagpur to Chennai, India

The distance between Nagpur and Chennai is around 937km (582 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagpur to Chennai 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 Nagpur (NAG) to Madras (MAA).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,660($46)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chennai Central.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Distance1,082km (672 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagpur and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Nagpur to Chennai by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 17hrs. 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 ₹3,660 ($46).

The distance between Nagpur and Chennai is around 937km (582 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,156km (718 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Nagpur and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagpur to Chennai is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ₹3,660 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagpur and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagpur and Chennai. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nagpur and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 17hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Nagpur and Chennai. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 17hrs, 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 Nagpur and Chennai. We recommend that you fly from Nagpur (NAG) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

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

The flight from Nagpur to Chennai typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Nagpur (NAG) 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 Nagpur and Chennai. The distance is around 1,082km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagpur to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ₹3,660 ($46).

How do I get from Nagpur to Chennai

Compare travel optionsbetween Nagpur and Chennai

Transport options from Nagpur to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2hrs
₹3,660($46)
every 15 mins937km (582 miles)
Train
17hrs
₹555($7)
5 times a day1,092km (678 miles)
Drive
15h 50m
₹8,755($110)
on demand1,082km (672 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