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Chennai to Etawah

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.

1988 kmDistance
39.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹21970
Sedan₹25940
SUV₹33950
Innova / MUV₹37970
Tempo Traveller₹44040
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2190
AC Seater₹3580
Non-AC Sleeper₹3180
AC Sleeper₹4570
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5620
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Train
Sleeper₹1220
Economy₹2020
Third AC₹2810
Second AC₹4010
First AC₹5600
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Chennai to Etawah

1988 km · ~43h 6m · About 40h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chennai

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 398

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 548

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 698

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 795

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 945

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1095

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1193

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1343

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1493

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1590

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1740

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1890

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 98 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Etawah

    Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chennai to Etawah

1988 km · ~44h 10m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chennai

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Chennai → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~994 km

    ~22h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 994)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Etawah. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Etawah

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~994 km

    ~22h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,090–₹2,830

  5. Arrive in Etawah

    Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chennai to Etawah

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Etawah for Etawah.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 33m in total

Tamil Nadu Express#12621 · Superfast
10:00 PMChennai Central
29h 52m244 stops
03:52 AM+2dAgra Cantt

Change trains at Agra Cantt — about 2h 18m wait

Agra Lucknow Intercity SF Express#12180 · Superfast
06:10 AMAgra Cantt
2h 23m19 stops
08:33 AMBharthana

1 change · 35h 46m in total

Tamil Nadu Express#12621 · Superfast
10:00 PMChennai Central
24h 21m203 stops
10:21 PM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 2h 9m wait

Okha-Gorakhpur Express#15046 · Express
12:30 AMBina Jn
9h 16m60 stops
09:46 AMBharthana

1 change · 36h 6m in total

Tamil Nadu Express#12621 · Superfast
10:00 PMChennai Central
24h 21m203 stops
10:21 PM+1dBina Jn

Change trains at Bina Jn — about 2h 9m wait

SURAT - MUZAFFARPUR Exp#19053 · Express
12:30 AMBina Jn
9h 36m64 stops
10:06 AMBharthana

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Transport Options

Chennai to Etawah: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chennai to Etawah is about 1988 km by road, roughly 39.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1988 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,970 · Sedan ₹25,940 · SUV ₹33,950 · Innova / MUV ₹37,970 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,040
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,190 · AC Seater ₹3,580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,180 · AC Sleeper ₹4,570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,620
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,220 · Economy ₹2,020 · Third AC ₹2,810 · Second AC ₹4,010 · First AC ₹5,600

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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