There are 5 ways to get from Anaikarai to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaramtrain 22676 / ...
5h 31m₹858–3,148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagarbus
7h 3m₹295–1,703Drive 258.6 km
- Drive from Anaikarai to Chennaicar 258.6 km
4h 1m₹2,915–4,211Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anaikarai to Chennaitaxi 258.6 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Aduturai to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 39m₹6,622–10,040
Anaikarai to Chennai by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaikarai to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹290 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Anaikarai to Chennai is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaikarai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Anaikarai and arriving at Vandalur Gate via Vandaloor Zoo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaikarai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Mayiladuturai J and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Anaikarai and Chennai is 310 km. The road distance is 258.6 km.
The best way to get from Anaikarai to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Anaikarai to Chennai, including transfers.
Anaikarai to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Anaikarai station.
Anaikarai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Anaikarai to Chennai is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Anaikarai, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagar every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–750 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Aduturai to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper
- ₹210–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Anaikarai to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Anaikarai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaikarai to Chennai is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Anaikarai to Chennai.
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