Sasaram to Chennai
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Sasaram, Bihar to Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Approx Distance: 1790 km
Approx Duration: 39.8 hrs
Route overview
Sasaram to Chennai is about 1790 km by road, roughly 39.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Sasaram to Chennai
About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Sasaram. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 148 km (about 2h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 448. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 598. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 748. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 148 km (about 2h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 895. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1045. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1195. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 148 km (about 2h 57m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1343. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1493. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1643. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 148 km (about 2h 57m of driving) — Arrive in Chennai
By bus: Sasaram to Chennai
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Sasaram. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sasaram. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sasaram → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~895 km Takes about 19h 53m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,560.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 895). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chennai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chennai. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~895 km Takes about 19h 53m. Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,560.
- Arrive in Chennai
By train: Sasaram to Chennai
The nearest railway stations are Sasaram for Sasaram and Chennai Central for Chennai. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- GAYA - CHENNAI EGMORE SF Exp (12389) — departs 07:13 AM from Sasaram, arrives 08:45 PM (+1 day) at Chennai Egmore, 37h 32m
- With one change, 32h 38m in total: New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express (12282) 12:17 AM Khurmabad Road to 11:05 AM Bhubaneswar, then Bhubaneswar Chennai Superfast Express (12830) 12:00 PM Bhubaneswar to 08:55 AM Chennai Central — change at Bhubaneswar (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 32h 43m in total: New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express (12282) 12:17 AM Khurmabad Road to 11:05 AM Bhubaneswar, then Bhubaneswar-Puducherry Superfast Express (12898) 12:00 PM Bhubaneswar to 09:00 AM Chennai Egmore — change at Bhubaneswar (about 55m wait)
- With one change, 35h 31m in total: AMRITSAR - KOLKATA CHITPUR Durgiana SF Exp (12358) 03:24 AM Khurmabad Road to 08:04 AM Asansol Jn, then New Jalpaiguri-Chennai SF Express (12754) 09:05 AM Asansol Jn to 02:55 PM Chennai Central — change at Asansol Jn (about 1h 1m wait)
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1790 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,790 · Sedan ₹23,370 · SUV ₹30,580 · Innova / MUV ₹34,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,680
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,970 · AC Seater ₹3,220 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,860 · AC Sleeper ₹4,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,060
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,100 · Economy ₹1,820 · Third AC ₹2,540 · Second AC ₹3,610 · First AC ₹5,040
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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