There are 7 ways to get from Akkur to Chennai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Mayiladuthurai
best- Take the bus from Mayiladuthurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Mayiladuthurai - Chennai
4h 49m₹816–1,832Train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Vaithisvarankoil to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 26m₹1,106–3,352Drive 258 km
- Drive from Akkur to Chennaicar 258 km
4h 11m₹2,892–4,177Taxi
- Take the taxi from Akkur to Chennaitaxi 258 km
4h 11m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 32m₹6,579–9,813Bus
- Take the bus from Thirukadaiyur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
6h 20mTrain
- Take the train from Vaithisvarankoil to Peramburtrain 09420
7h 45m₹1,006–2,552
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akkur to Chennai is to bus via Mayiladuthurai which costs ₹800 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Akkur to Chennai is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Akkur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Mayiladuthurai and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Akkur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vaithisvarankoil and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Akkur and Chennai is 273 km. The road distance is 258 km.
The best way to get from Akkur to Chennai without a car is to bus via Mayiladuthurai which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Akkur to Chennai, including transfers.
Akkur to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Mayiladuthurai station.
Akkur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vaithisvarankoil station.
The best way to get from Akkur to Chennai is to bus via Mayiladuthurai which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can train via Tambaram, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,400 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Akkur, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Mayiladuthurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹366–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Vaithisvarankoil to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vaithisvarankoil to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Vaithisvarankoil to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Mayiladuthurai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thirukadaiyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Thirukadaiyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thirukadaiyur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Akkur to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Akkur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akkur to Chennai is 258 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Akkur to Chennai.
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