Driving from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar lies 994 km (618 mi) north-east of Chennai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 9 min without stops, over roughly 1,213 km (753 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chennai | Bhubaneswar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.7 million | 885,363 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book car hire from Chennai to Bhubaneswar
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Staying in Bhubaneswar
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Bhubaneshwar. Of the 521 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (257), and 10 are five-star. Across 60 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 13,885 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bhubaneswar from Chennai?
994 km (618 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chennai; by road roughly 1,213 km (753 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chennai to Bhubaneswar by car?
About 15 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chennai and Bhubaneswar?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bhubaneswar?
Our booking partner lists 598 places to stay in Bhubaneshwar, bookable on this site.
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.