Mumbai to Chennai

Mumbai to Chennai

Mumbai
Chennai
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Mumbai to Chennai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
TaxiBazaar
SUV 6pax
Any time
+19h 22m
$502.96
Flight
Air India
Economy
00:35
08:15
$132.52
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
01:00
07:50
$67.84
Flight
Air India
Economy
01:50
08:15
$150.38
Flight
Air India
Economy
02:15
16:35
$136.59
Flight
Air India
Economy
02:35
12:10
$207.48
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
02:55
04:55
$63.30
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
03:15
05:10
$61.02
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
04:00
09:20
$97.53
Flight
Air India
Economy
04:25
12:10
$207.48
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
04:50
09:20
$78.84
Flight
Air India
Economy
05:15
12:10
$207.48
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
05:40
11:20
$94.33
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:00
10:25
$78.37
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:20
12:50
$118.67
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
06:40
13:05
$166.76
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:00
13:50
$170.00
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:20
15:00
$119.52
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
07:40
12:50
$95.52
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
08:00
15:10
$170.00

How to get from Mumbai to Chennai

Travelling between Mumbai and Chennai is possible by Flight, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 129.68 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 9.97.

How long does it take to get from Mumbai to Chennai?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Mumbai and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Mumbai and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Train does a much slower job and take about 23h 23m to reach Chennai.

How much does it cost to get from Mumbai to Chennai?

Travelling between Mumbai and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 9.97 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 129.68 if you buy a Air India Express flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Mumbai and Chennai ?

  • 75 from Mumbai to Chennai starting from 00:30 Mumbai Airport until 23:00 Mumbai Airport
  • 6 from Mumbai to Chennai starting from 12:45 Mumbai CST until 22:52 Mumbai CST

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mumbai to Chennai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Mumbai to Chennai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 62.15.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Mumbai and Chennai

Air India, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Akasa Air, IndiGo, IndiGo

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Mumbai and Chennai

TaxiBazaar

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Mumbai to Chennai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 62% took a train
  • 38% decided to fly

Transportation from Mumbai to Chennai

Facts about the transport from Mumbai to Chennai

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day81
Distance1345 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir India, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, Akasa Air, Indian Railways, IndiGo, IndiGo, TaxiBazaar