How much does it cost to travel from Chennai to Gangotri Glacier?

From ₹5,410 per person, depending on how you travel. 4 complete routes are compared here, each with flights, trains, buses and shared jeeps priced separately.

What is the fastest way from Chennai to Gangotri Glacier?

The fastest option takes about 15 hours door to door. Slower, cheaper options are also compared, including all-road and rail-only routes.

Is there a direct flight from Chennai to Gangotri Glacier?

Yes — a flight option is included among the 4 routes compared here, checked against real airline route data rather than assumed.

Chennai to Gangotri Glacier — routes, cost and how to reach

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Chennai to Gangotri Glacier — routes, cost and how to reach · BestRoute4U

Any date1 traveller

By road: ~2,471 km
Straight line: 1,977 km
Cheapest: ₹5,410
Fastest: 15h
Travellers: 1

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ChennaiChennai Central (MAS)

1 km by road

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹50–₹110

Chennai Central (MAS)Mathura Jn (MTJ)

12269 Chennai–Hazrat Nizamuddin Duronto Express · 3A · 1980 km

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₹3,440–₹3,990

1d 2h

Mathura Jn (MTJ)Haridwar Jn (HW)

12287 Kochuveli–Dehradun Weekly Express · 3A · 340 km

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₹810–₹960

7.6h

Haridwar Jn (HW)Gangotri Glacier

Shared Sumo/Bolero · 182 km

Shared jeeps leave the stand between 05:00 and 07:00 and then stop for the day. Be early or lose a day.

Route in Maps Taxi fares

₹510–₹820

7.9h

Night halt · Gangotri Glacier

Night halt · standard

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₹900–₹1,800

overnight

Total for 1 traveller: ₹5,710–₹7,680 one way

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