By road
A dedicated vehicle covers the 1,330 km from your Chennai address to the Mumbai address. At roughly 26 hours it means 2 nights on the road, which is why we rarely lead with road on this pair.
- ₹15k to ₹20k
1,330 km - 4,000+ pets moved
Pet Transport from Chennai to Mumbai
1,330 km South to West, door to door. By train it is MAS to CSMT. By air it is MAA to BOM.
We run this corridor in both directions. Mumbai to Chennai is planned and priced the same way.
7+years of pet travel experience
4,000+pets moved safely across India
IPATA & IATAcertified handling and crate standards
1,330 kmcovered door to door on this route
Short answer first
Should a pet go by road, train or air Chennai to Mumbai?
Answer
At 1,330 km this sits in the range where all three are worth a look, and the answer comes down to your pet more than the distance. MAS to CSMT is the value option, road is the calmest, and MAA to BOM is the quickest.
Moving one pet Chennai to Mumbai costs ₹15k to ₹20k by road, ₹13k to ₹16k by train and quoted on request by air. The cheapest published option is train.
We usually recommend train here. This runs South to West, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Train is practical, with air for tight dates.
Pricing
Chennai to Mumbai pet transport cost by mode
Ranges are per pet and include handling and our coordinator. Crates, extra handlers and premium add ons are quoted separately.
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| Mode | Cost per pet | Journey time | Coverage | Crate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road | ₹15k to ₹20k | 26 to 29 hours | Home to home | Travel crate or harness | A stop every two hours for water and a walk. |
| Train | ₹13k to ₹16k | 22 to 24 hours | Station to station | None needed in a 1A coupe | Needs the full first AC coupe, booked early. |
| Air | On request | About 2 hours in the air | Airport to airport | IATA compliant hard crate | Add three to four hours ground handling at each end. |
Modes marked On request depend on live airline or railway availability for your date. See the full pet transport cost guide for what moves these numbers.
Choosing a mode
Road, train or air Chennai to Mumbai
By train
Boarding at Chennai Central (MAS) and arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), roughly 22 hours on board, in a first AC coupe or as registered luggage.
- Also boards from MS and TBM
- ₹13k to ₹16k
By air
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 2 hours in the air. The cargo terminal is about 20 km out at Meenambakkam on the Chennai side and 5 to 40 km depending on your suburb out at Andheri at the other end, and that driving is part of the day.
- Priced on request
Crate rules, coupe bookings and airline acceptance are the same on every route. They are set out on the road, train and air guides.
Timing
When to travel Chennai to Mumbai, and when not to
Chennai brings summer heat and the monsoon
Heat and humidity are the main planning factor from April to July, and the north east monsoon brings heavy rain around October and November. Both push us towards early morning pickups. On the Chennai pickup we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
The monsoon at the Mumbai delivery
The monsoon between June and September is the real planning problem. Waterlogging can close roads at short notice, so we keep a buffer and a backup route on every monsoon move. On the Mumbai delivery we keep a spare day either side.
Dogs and cats
Moving a dog or a cat from Chennai to Mumbai
The dogs we move most out of Chennai are Indies, Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Beagles, Spitz, Pugs and Persian cats. This is what we would put each of them on for a 1,330 km run.
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| Your pet | Best on this route | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Small dog, under 10 kg | Air or train | May qualify for cabin travel on airlines that carry pets, which is the calmest option. |
| Medium dog, 10 to 25 kg | Train or air | A first AC coupe keeps your dog with a person the whole way. |
| Large dog, over 25 kg | Road or train | Cargo charges rise sharply with weight, so road or a booked coupe is usually kinder and cheaper. |
| Snub nosed breeds | Road or train only | Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers and Shih Tzus are restricted from cargo holds by most airlines. |
| Cats | Train, in a 1A coupe | Cats stay enclosed and covered rather than taking walk breaks. They cannot use the train dog box. |
Two bonded pets from one home can often share a crate or coupe. Breed specific guidance is on the dog transport and cat transport pages.
What actually happens
The Chennai to Mumbai journey, start to finish
- Before travel
Route locked and papers arranged
We book the coupe out of MAS and arrange the fitness certificate through our Chennai vet contacts.
- Travel day
Pickup in Chennai
Collection anywhere in Chennai, including Adyar, Besant Nagar, Velachery.
- In transit
22 hours on board
Photo and location updates at every planned stop, and a named coordinator on WhatsApp the whole way.
- Arrival
Doorstep handover in Mumbai
Delivered anywhere in Mumbai, including Andheri, Bandra, Juhu.
Paperwork is the same on every domestic route: vaccination record, a fitness certificate dated within 72 hours, and your ID. No NOC and no titer test. Full document table and checklist.
Planning a Chennai to Mumbai move?
Tell us your pet's breed and weight and a rough date. You get an honest recommendation and a clear price on the same call, with no form to fill in.
Questions people ask
Chennai to Mumbai pet transport FAQs
How much does it cost to move a pet from Chennai to Mumbai?
The cheapest published option on this route is train at ₹13k to ₹16k. Road is ₹15k to ₹20k, train is ₹13k to ₹16k and air is quoted on request, per pet.
Your exact figure depends on your pet's weight, the crate and whether pickup is central or out towards Manali. The same ranges apply both ways, so Mumbai to Chennai is priced the same.
How long does the Chennai to Mumbai journey take?
1,330 km works out at about 26 hours by road, roughly 22 hours by train, or 2 hours MAA to BOM plus three to four hours on the ground at each end.
Which mode is best for Chennai to Mumbai?
This runs South to West, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Train is practical, with air for tight dates.
When is the worst time of year to move a pet Chennai to Mumbai?
Chennai brings summer heat and the monsoon. Heat and humidity are the main planning factor from April to July, and the north east monsoon brings heavy rain around October and November. Both push us towards early morning pickups. On the Chennai pickup we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
The monsoon at the Mumbai delivery. The monsoon between June and September is the real planning problem. Waterlogging can close roads at short notice, so we keep a buffer and a backup route on every monsoon move. On the Mumbai delivery we keep a spare day either side.
Can my pet travel Chennai to Mumbai without me?
Yes, and most moves on this corridor are unaccompanied. Collection anywhere in Chennai, handover anywhere in Mumbai, one handler the whole way.
Do you also move pets Mumbai to Chennai?
Yes, and it is the same 1,330 km, the same trains and the same price, which is why this one page covers both directions.