By road
A dedicated vehicle covers the 1,150 km from your Pune address to the Chennai address. At roughly 22 hours it means 2 nights on the road, which is why we rarely lead with road on this pair.
- ₹15k to ₹20k
1,150 km - 4,000+ pets moved
Pet Transport from Pune to Chennai
1,150 km West to South, door to door. By train it is PUNE to MAS. By air it is PNQ to MAA.
We run this corridor in both directions. Chennai to Pune 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
1,150 kmcovered door to door on this route
Short answer first
Should a pet go by road, train or air Pune to Chennai?
Answer
At 1,150 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. PUNE to MAS is the value option, road is the calmest, and PNQ to MAA is the quickest.
Moving one pet Pune to Chennai 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 West to South, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Train is practical, with air for tight dates.
Pricing
Pune to Chennai 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 | 22 to 24 hours | Home to home | Travel crate or harness | A stop every two hours for water and a walk. |
| Train | ₹13k to ₹16k | 19 to 21 hours | Station to station | None needed in a 1A coupe | Needs the full first AC coupe, booked early. |
| Air | On request | About 1.5 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 Pune to Chennai
By train
Boarding at Pune Junction (PUNE) and arriving at Chennai Central (MAS), roughly 19 hours on board, in a first AC coupe or as registered luggage.
- Also boards from SVJR
- ₹13k to ₹16k
By air
Pune Airport (PNQ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 1.5 hours in the air. The cargo terminal is about 10 km out at Lohegaon on the Pune side and about 20 km out at Meenambakkam 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 Pune to Chennai, and when not to
The monsoon at the Pune pickup
Pune is comfortable for most of the year. The main trouble is the monsoon ghat sections on the Mumbai and Goa routes, where we slow the schedule rather than push through. On the Pune pickup we keep a spare day either side.
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 delivery we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
Dogs and cats
Moving a dog or a cat from Pune to Chennai
The dogs we move most out of Pune are Labradors, Beagles, Indies, Golden Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Persian cats. This is what we would put each of them on for a 1,150 km run.
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| Your pet | Best on this route | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Small dog, under 10 kg | Road | Comfortable in a single day drive with breaks every two hours. |
| Medium dog, 10 to 25 kg | Road | No crate limit by road, so this is usually the easiest option. |
| 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 | Road | 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 Pune to Chennai journey, start to finish
- Before travel
Route locked and papers arranged
We book the coupe out of PUNE and arrange the fitness certificate through our Pune vet contacts.
- Travel day
Pickup in Pune
Collection anywhere in Pune, including Kothrud, Baner, Aundh.
- In transit
19 hours on board
Photo and location updates at every planned stop, and a named coordinator on WhatsApp the whole way.
- Arrival
Doorstep handover in Chennai
Delivered anywhere in Chennai, including Adyar, Besant Nagar, Velachery.
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 Pune to Chennai 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
Pune to Chennai pet transport FAQs
How much does it cost to move a pet from Pune to Chennai?
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 Lohegaon. The same ranges apply both ways, so Chennai to Pune is priced the same.
How long does the Pune to Chennai journey take?
1,150 km works out at about 22 hours by road, roughly 19 hours by train, or 1.5 hours PNQ to MAA plus three to four hours on the ground at each end.
Which mode is best for Pune to Chennai?
This runs West to South, 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 Pune to Chennai?
The monsoon at the Pune pickup. Pune is comfortable for most of the year. The main trouble is the monsoon ghat sections on the Mumbai and Goa routes, where we slow the schedule rather than push through. On the Pune pickup we keep a spare day either side.
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 delivery we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
Can my pet travel Pune to Chennai without me?
Yes, and most moves on this corridor are unaccompanied. Collection anywhere in Pune, handover anywhere in Chennai, one handler the whole way.
Do you also move pets Chennai to Pune?
Yes, and it is the same 1,150 km, the same trains and the same price, which is why this one page covers both directions.