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Chennai to Port Blair

The distance from Chennai to Port Blair is about 1704 km by road, roughly 34 hours (estimated).

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1704 kmDistance

34 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Swift Dzire₹65,333

Ertiga₹83,225

Innova₹86,803

Innova Crysta₹1,06,945

Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,47,636

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1,870

AC Seater₹3,070

Non-AC Sleeper₹2,730

AC Sleeper₹3,920

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,820

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Train

Sleeper₹1,050

Economy₹1,730

Third AC₹2,420

Second AC₹3,440

First AC₹4,800

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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.

Overview

The distance from Chennai to Port Blair is about 1704 km by road, roughly 34 hours (estimated).

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By Car: Chennai to Port Blair

1704 km · ~36h 45m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 426
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 576
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 726
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 852
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1002
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1152
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1278
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1428
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1578
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
126 km · 2h 31m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Port Blair
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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 Port Blair

1704 km · ~37h 52m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

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.
Chennai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km
~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
Search buses Chennai to Port Blair
Change buses at a major city (around km 852)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Port Blair. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Port Blair
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~852 km
~18h 56m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,440
Search buses Chennai to Port Blair
Arrive in Port Blair
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Hotels in Port Blair

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 Port Blair

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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.