Chennai to Bārān by train
Bārān lies 1,393 km (865 mi) north of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 26 h 42 min at the speeds typical of India rail, over roughly 1,699 km (1,056 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chennai | Bārān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 117,992 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | Chennai Central railway station, Chennai Egmore railway station, Royapuram railway station | Baran railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Bārān from Chennai?
1,393 km (865 mi) in a straight line, north of Chennai; by road roughly 1,699 km (1,056 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Bārān by train?
About 26 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Bārān?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.