There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Karla Caves by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Pune Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ)plane MAA - PNQ
- Take the train from Pune Jn to Lonavalatrain
5h 17m₹5,553–10,508Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Lonavalatrain 12164
18h 26m₹904–4,441Bus via Kolhāpur
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolhapurbus
- Take the bus from Kolhapur to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Lonavalabus
17h 42mDrive 1,108.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Karla Cavescar 1,108.3 km
16h 36m₹12,409–17,924Fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)plane MAA - BOM
- Take the bus from Vileparle to Kalambolibus
- Take the bus from Kalamboli to Lonavalabus
7h 13m₹6,930–11,688Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Tirupati to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Manapa Nadi Kinari to Nigdibus 123
- Take the bus from Nigdi to Carla Phatabus 368
31h 3m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Pune Airport (PNQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Karla Caves is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹4,500 and takes 18h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Karla Caves is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Karla Caves. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Lonavala via Kolhapur and Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Karla Caves. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Lonavala via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 26m.
The distance between Chennai and Karla Caves is 1020 km. The road distance is 1108.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karla Caves without a car is to bus via Kolhāpur which takes 17h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Chennai to Karla Caves, including transfers.
Chennai to Karla Caves bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Karla Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Karla Caves is to bus via Kolhāpur which takes 17h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,500 and takes 18h 26m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Karla Caves, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai to Karla Caves via Kolhapur, Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop, and Lonavala in around 17h 42m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Lonavala once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–4,000 and the journey takes 18h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Pune Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pune Jn to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–4,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹500–650
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,900–2,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,200–4,000
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kolhapur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Kolhapur to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kolhapur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolhapur to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirupati to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolhapur to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9088900002
- expresslineparibahan@gmail.com
- Website
- Express Line
Bus from Kolhapur to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Express Line
- Schedules at
- Express Line
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
Bus from Kolhapur to Pune Ma Na Pa Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Patan)
- Website
- Rajdhani Travels (Nimbhera)
- Phone
- 8888424424
- online.support@neetabus.in
- Website
- Neeta Tours and Travels
Bus from Vileparle to Kalamboli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹290–1,200
- Website
- Neeta Tours and Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹480–1,200
- Seater
- ₹290–500
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Kalamboli to Lonavala
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹320–600
- Website
- zingbus.com
- Phone
- 020-24545454
- complaints@pmpml.org
- Website
- pmpml.org
Bus from Manapa Nadi Kinari to Nigdi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹40–75
- Schedules at
- pmpml.org
Bus from Nigdi to Carla Phata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹50–80
- Schedules at
- pmpml.org
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, How to get from Florence to Rome, and Getting to Rome from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Karla Caves bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Kolhapur station.
Chennai to Karla Caves train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lonavala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Karla Caves is 1108 km. It takes approximately 16h 36m to drive from Chennai to Karla Caves.
There are 1080+ hotels available in Karla Caves.