Mumbai to Chennai
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Overview
Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and the cultural capital of South India, home to a 2,000-year-old tradition of classical Carnatic music, Bharatanatyam dance, and Dravidian temple architecture. The city's Marina Beach stretches 13 km along the Bay of Bengal, making it the second-longest urban beach in the world. Chennai is also the automobile manufacturing hub of India, earning it the nickname 'Detroit of India,' and is home to the iconic Kapaleeshwarar Temple, San Thome Cathedral (built over the tomb of Apostle St. Thomas), and the UNESCO-nominated ancient port of Mahabalipuram nearby. Situated 1340 km from Mumbai, the journey to Chennai via NH 48 to Bangalore → NH 44 (Bangalore-Chennai Expressway) to Chennai takes roughly 21-22 hours and is one of the most popular outstation routes from the city. Miles Tours makes your Mumbai to Chennai road trip easy — book online or call +91 88790 99744 for instant availability and best fares.
NH 48 to Bangalore → NH 44 (Bangalore-Chennai Expressway) to Chennai Tamil NaduHistory & Significance
Chennai was established as Fort St. George by the British East India Company in 1639, making it one of the first British settlements in India. The city's identity is deeply rooted in Dravidian culture and the Tamil language, one of the world's oldest classical languages. The annual December Music Season, a six-week festival of Carnatic music and dance, is the world's largest cultural festival by number of performances.
Distance & Travel Time
Cab Fare — Mumbai to Chennai
| Car Type | Seats | One-Way (15% off) | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Dzire | 4 | ₹34,200 Flat 15% OFF | ₹40,200 |
| Ertiga | 6 | ₹38,750 Flat 15% OFF | ₹45,600 |
| Innova | 7 | ₹38,750 Flat 15% OFF | ₹45,600 |
| Innova Crysta | 6 | ₹45,600 Flat 15% OFF | ₹53,600 |
| Innova Hycross | 7 | ₹63,800 Flat 15% OFF | ₹75,050 |
Estimated for 1340 km. Toll, parking & driver allowance extra. Call for exact quote.
Additional Charges (Indicative)
⚠️ Toll & permit figures are indicative. Actual charges depend on route, vehicle type, and government rates at time of travel. Paid directly at toll plazas / checkposts.
Route Highlights
- Marina Beach — the world's second-longest urban beach stretching 13 km along the Bay of Bengal
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple — a 7th-century Dravidian temple in Mylapore with a towering gopuram
- San Thome Cathedral — a neo-Gothic basilica built over the tomb of Apostle St. Thomas
- Fort St. George — the first English fortress in India (1644), now housing a museum
- Mahabalipuram — UNESCO World Heritage rock-cut temples and shore temple, 58 km from Chennai
Places to Visit in Chennai
Kapaleeshwarar Temple
A 7th-century Shiva temple in Mylapore with a 36-metre gopuram (entrance tower) covered in colourful Dravidian sculpture, rebuilt in the 16th century by the Vijayanagara empire — one of Chennai's most active temples.
Marina Beach
A 13 km stretch of sandy beach along the Bay of Bengal, the second-longest urban beach in the world, lined with statues of Tamil leaders and popular for evening walks and local street food.
San Thome Cathedral
A neo-Gothic basilica built in 1896 over the original 16th-century Portuguese church marking the tomb of St. Thomas the Apostle — one of only three churches in the world built over the tomb of an apostle.
Fort St. George
The first English fortress in India, built in 1644, now housing the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and the Fort Museum with colonial-era artefacts, weapons, and letters.
Government Museum, Egmore
India's second-oldest museum (1851) with an outstanding collection of South Indian bronzes, Chola sculpture, Amaravati Buddhist marbles, and numismatic galleries.
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