Routes Of Travelling From Mumbai To Chennai
Mumbai, the financial capital, the hub of the Indian film industry
, and more over, the dream destination for anyone looking for a career, is also a well visited tourist destination.Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is an important coastal city, metropolis and populous town. Known for its immaculate beaches, Chennai is a bustling metro.
The Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Thomas, Marina Beach (second longest beach in the world), St. Mary's Church, Wallajah Mosque, Kundrathur Sivan Temple, Kumaran Kundram, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Valluvar Kottam, Government Museum, National Art Gallery, Birla Planetarium, Arinjar Anna Zoological Park and Guindy National Park are some of the popular spots in Chennai. The Marina beach and its promenade that runs parallel to the beach are worth a visit.
The distance between Mumbai and Chennai is about 1295 km. The travel time on road is about 20 hours. This route is mostly frequented by heavy vehicles like trucks and transport lorries. If one is game to driving your own vehicle, then the route is one of the best highways. The recommended route between Mumbai and Chennai is via National Highway 48, passing through cities like Lonavala, Pune, Khandala, Satara, Kohlapur, Belgaum, Hubli, Chithradurga, Chikkaballapur, and Chittor. There are several petrol pumps on the route and several small hotels are also located on the way. Alternate routes are through the National Highway 13 and National Highway 9.
There are several bus operators, both private and government, that provide services from Mumbai to Chennai. Sleeper buses are available overnight from Mumbai and Chennai that charge Rs. 2000 per traveller.
Private taxis and cabs are also available from Mumbai to Chennai. Not a very feasible option, the hired taxis charge from Rs. 22,000 to Rs. 34,000 rupees for a round trip, depending upon the type of vehicle chosen by the traveller.
The best way to travel from Mumbai to Chennai is by train. Being both economical and tireless, it is always better to book your train tickets well in advance. Trains depart from 3 stations in Mumbai, Mumbai CSTM and Dadar, and terminate at Chennai, at Chennai Central and Egmore. The main trains connecting Mumbai and Chennai, daily are Chennai Express (12163), Mumbai Express (11041) and Mumbai Mail (11027). Other trains like Madgaon Chennai Express (3643), Pune Chennai Daily (8234), Aurangabad Chennai Express (551) and Gaya Chennai Express (7863) are some of the slower trains reaching Chennai from Mumbai.
For those who do not mind spending, air travel is an option to travel from Chennai to Mumbai. There are around 50 non-stop flights daily operated by different airlines like Kingfisher, Indigo, GoAir, Jetlite and Spicejet to choose from. The flying time is around one and a half hours.
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