How to travel from Vadodara to Chennai, India

The distance between Vadodara and Chennai is around 1,296km (806 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Vadodara 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 Vadodara (BDQ) to Madras (MAA).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,195($105)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Chennai Central.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹875($11)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Chennai-Pt.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹3,900($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chennai.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance1,554km (965 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vadodara and Chennai

There are several options for getting from Vadodara 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 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,195 ($105).

The distance between Vadodara and Chennai is around 1,296km (806 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,269km (788 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Vadodara and Chennai by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vadodara to Chennai is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ₹8,195 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Vadodara and Chennai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹875 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vadodara and Chennai. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vadodara and Chennai with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 5h.

Indian Railways run train services between Vadodara and Chennai. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 5h, 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 Vadodara and Chennai. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vadodara 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 7h.

Vijayanand Travels and SETC run regular bus services between Vadodara and Chennai. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Vadodara and Chennai. Flights depart from Vadodara (BDQ) and arrive at Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Vadodara and Chennai with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly between Vadodara and Chennai. Flights depart from Vadodara (BDQ) and and arrive into Madras (MAA). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Vadodara to Chennai typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Vadodara (BDQ) 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 Vadodara and Chennai. The distance is around 1,554km (965 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vadodara to Chennai is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ₹8,195 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vadodara and Chennai

Transport options from Vadodara to Chennai
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
₹8,195($105)
every 15 mins1,296km (806 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
₹7,005($88)
hourly1,505km (935 miles)
Train
1 day 5h
₹875($11)
once daily1,794km (1,115 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
₹3,900($49)
once daily1,741km (1,082 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
₹12,575($160)
on demand1,554km (965 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