Trip costs · Shirdi · from Chennai
How much does a Shirdi trip from Chennai cost?
About ₹24,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹12,000 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Shirdi, about 21 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chennai on the 12th of the month.
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹24,000 |
| June | Good time to go | ₹24,000 |
| April | Very hot at this time of year | ₹24,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Shirdi | ₹6,760 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,500 a night | ₹6,000 |
| Food | ₹6,000 |
| Local travel | ₹2,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,740 |
| Total | ₹24,000 |
Getting from Chennai to Shirdi
- 🚆 Train — train to Shirdi: about 21 hours each way, ₹3,380 per person there and back (3AC).
- ✈️ Flight — flight to Shirdi + taxi share: about 5 hours door to door, ₹12,400 per person there and back.
Best time to go
The Sai Baba temple and samadhi. The best months are October to March. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
Making it cheaper
- Taking the train instead of flying saves about ₹20,000 for two — 21 hours each way by train, 5 by air.
Questions
How much does a Shirdi trip from Chennai cost for 2 people?
About ₹24,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹12,000 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,500 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chennai to Shirdi?
By train to Shirdi: about 21 hours each way and ₹3,380 per person, there and back. Flying (flight to Shirdi + taxi share) takes about 5 hours and costs about ₹12,400 per person.
When is the best time to visit Shirdi?
October to March. Avoid April and May: very hot at this time of year.
How much does a solo or family trip to Shirdi from Chennai cost?
Solo: about ₹15,500; Family of 4: about ₹44,000; 4 friends: about ₹47,500.
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.