How to travel from Nanded to Chennai, India

The distance between Nanded and Chennai is around 839km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nanded to Chennai by 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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Train to Chikalthan, Fly

Take the train to Chikalthan then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Madras (MAA).

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ₹6,210($78)
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Train

Take the train to Gudur Jn and then to Chennai Central.

  • Duration18h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹635($8)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance925km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nanded and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Nanded to Chennai by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹635 ($8) and will take around 18h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹6,210 ($78).

The distance between Nanded and Chennai is around 839km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)

It takes around 18h 60m to get from Nanded and Chennai by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nanded to Chennai is to take the train and then fly which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx ₹6,210 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Nanded and Chennai, 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 Nanded and Chennai. It typically takes around 18h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nanded to Chennai. 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 60m.

Indian Railways run train services between Nanded and Chennai. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 18h 60m, 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 Nanded and Chennai. We recommend that you take the train to Chikalthan then fly from Aurangabad (IXU) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 8h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nanded to Chennai. We recommend that you take the train to Secunderabad then fly from Hyderabad (HYD) to Madras (MAA). instead which will take 9hrs.

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 Nanded and Chennai. The distance is around 925km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nanded to Chennai is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 60m and will usually cost around ₹635 ($8).

How do I get from Nanded to Chennai

Compare travel optionsbetween Nanded and Chennai

Transport options from Nanded to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Chikalthan, Fly + 3 similar
8h 20m
₹6,210($78)
once daily1,189km (739 miles)
Train and Plane9hrs
₹6,285($79)
4 times a day839km (522 miles)
Train to Secunderabad, plane10h 35m
₹6,210($78)
4 times a day867km (538 miles)
Train to Nagpur, Fly12hrs
₹9,390($120)
3 times a week1,385km (861 miles)
Train
18h 60m
₹635($8)
twice a week1,053km (655 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
₹8,755($110)
on demand925km (575 miles)

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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