Trip costs · Puri · from Chennai
How much does a Puri trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹26,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹13,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Puri, about 20 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹26,000 |
| April | Good time to go | ₹24,500 |
| May | Very hot at this time of year | ₹23,500 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹28,500 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Puri | ₹6,680 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹2,000 a night | ₹7,875 |
| Food | ₹6,300 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,645 |
| Total | ₹26,000 |
Getting from Chennai to Puri
- 🚆 Train — train to Puri: about 20 hours each way, ₹3,340 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Bhubaneswar + bus: about 6 hours door to door, ₹12,180 per person there and back.
Best time to go
The Jagannath temple, a long beach and Konark next door. The best months are October to March. Avoid May: very hot at this time of year.
Making it cheaper
- Going in April instead of November saves about ₹1,500 for two, and it is still a good time to go.
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹2,500 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹20,000 for two — 20 hours each way by train, 6 by air.
- May costs about ₹2,500 less than November, but it is the off season there: very hot at this time of year.
Questions
How much does a Puri trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹26,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹13,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹2,000 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Puri?
By train to Puri: about 20 hours each way and ₹3,340 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Bhubaneswar + bus) takes about 6 hours and costs about ₹12,180 per person.
When is the best time to visit Puri?
October to March. Avoid May: very hot at this time of year.
How much does a solo or family trip to Puri from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹18,000; Family of 4: about ₹48,000; 4 friends: about ₹52,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.