Surat to Chennai

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Surat to Chennai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	TaxiBazaar	SUV 6pax	Any time	+22h 26m	$1,328.69
Bus	Manish Travels	AC Sleeper	02:30	14:00	$53.71
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	08:25	16:45	$108.62
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	11:15	19:35	$117.98
Flight	Air India	Economy	13:00	15:05	$202.43
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	14:50	16:55	$57.52
Bus	Ravina Travels	AC Sleeper	17:25	08:00	$40.55
Bus	Ravina Travels Regd	AC Sleeper	17:45	09:00	$41.64
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	19:05	06:05	$67.80
Flight	Air India	Economy	19:50	11:00	$187.75
Flight	IndiGo	Economy	20:55	01:35	$73.11
Flight	Air India Express	Economy	21:15	23:25	$75.97
Flight	Air India	Economy	22:55	15:05	$105.89

How to get from Surat to Chennai

Travelling between Surat and Chennai is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 66.32 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 43.40.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 39 hours to travel between Surat and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Surat and Chennai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 14h 35m to reach Chennai.

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

Travelling between Surat and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 43.40 if you opt for a Ravina Travels bus and as expensive as USD 66.32 if you buy a Manish Travels Bus 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 Surat and Chennai ?

2 from Surat to Chennai starting from 02:30 Surat until 17:25 Surat

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Surat to Chennai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Surat and Chennai

Manish Travels, Ravina Travels

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 Surat to Chennai?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

50% chosen flight+Train
50% took a train

Transportation from Surat to Chennai

Trains

$ 5.15
Buses

$ 43.40
Flights

$ 54.92
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Surat to Chennai

Cheapest Transport	$6
Fastest Transport	5h 40m
Earliest Departure	1:15 AM
Latest Departure	6:55 PM
Departures per day	2
Distance	1597 kilometers
Transport Companies	Indian Railways, IndiGo, Manish Travels, Ravina Travels, SpiceJet