The distance between Surat and Chennai is around 1,233km (766 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Surat 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 from Surat (STV) to Madras (MAA).
IndiGo Airlines
Take the train to Chennai Central.
Indian Railways
Take the bus to Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Chennai-Pt.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Surat to Chennai by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹875 ($11) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,435 ($105).
The distance between Surat and Chennai is around 1,233km (766 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,200km (745 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Surat and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Surat to Chennai is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ₹8,435 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Surat and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Surat and Chennai. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surat and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 3h.
Indian Railways run train services between Surat and Chennai. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 3h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Surat and Chennai. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Surat to Chennai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and Shanti Nagar Bangalore. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.
Vijayanand Travels and SETC run regular bus services between Surat and Chennai. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Surat and Chennai. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and arrive at Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Surat and Chennai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
IndiGo Airlines fly between Surat and Chennai. Flights depart from Surat (STV) and and arrive into Madras (MAA). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Surat to Chennai typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Surat (STV) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Surat and Chennai. The distance is around 1,426km (886 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surat to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ₹8,435 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | ₹8,435($105) | every 15 mins | 1,233km (766 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | ₹875($11) | once daily | 1,665km (1,034 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 4h | ₹3,900($49) | once daily | 1,591km (988 miles) |
Drive | 20h 30m | ₹11,540($145) | on demand | 1,426km (886 miles) |
Vijayanand Travels
SETC
IndiGo Airlines
The following major airports near Chennai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.