There are 7 ways to get from Anaikarai to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kutralam to Chennai Egmoretrain 16866 / ...
5h 54m₹654–2,224Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagarbus
6h 39m₹298–1,706Drive 258.6 km
- Drive from Anaikarai to Chennaicar 258.6 km
4h 1m₹2,529–3,654Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anaikarai to Chennaitaxi 258.6 km
4h 1m₹5,500–7,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Aduturai to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 46m₹6,041–9,180Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Take the bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagarbus
7h 37m₹331–1,191Taxi, train to Salem, fly
- Take the taxi from Anaikarai to Vridhachalam Jntaxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
6h 35m₹6,969–12,765
Anaikarai to Chennai by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaikarai to Chennai is to bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu which costs ₹330 - ₹1,200 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Anaikarai to Chennai is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
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 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaikarai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kutralam and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Anaikarai and Chennai is 311 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 54m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 Kutralam station.
The best way to get from Anaikarai to Chennai is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹290 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Anaikarai, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kutralam to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 34m. 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 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kutralam to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Aduturai to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹210–650
Bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹210–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–7,000
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
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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Booking & Getting There
Anaikarai to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Anaikarai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaikarai to Chennai is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Anaikarai to Chennai.
There are 1032+ hotels available in Chennai.