There are 7 ways to get from Athangudi to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Athangudi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 12m₹7,481–11,611Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain 06126 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmoretrain 22676 / ...
9h 47m₹679–3,454Bus
- Take the bus from Kovilpatti to Koyembedubus
8h 9m₹1,696–3,225Drive 408.5 km
- Drive from Athangudi to Chennaicar 408.5 km
5h 52m₹4,605–6,652Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athangudi to Chennaitaxi 408.5 km
5h 52m₹9,000–11,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 5m₹6,539–9,954Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.
- Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
14h 23m₹756–1,457
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athangudi to Chennai is to bus via Kilambakkam B.S. which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 14h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Athangudi to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 12m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Athangudi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kovilpatti and arriving at Payaigada via Arumbakkam Thiruveethi Amman Koil. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Athangudi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chettinad and arriving at Chennai Egmore via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Athangudi and Chennai is 522 km. The road distance is 408.5 km.
The best way to get from Athangudi to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Athangudi to Chennai, including transfers.
Athangudi to Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kovilpatti station.
Athangudi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chettinad station.
The best way to get from Athangudi to Chennai is to bus which takes 8h 9m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,500 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Athangudi, India and Chennai, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kovilpatti to Koyembedu once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,300 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athangudi to Chennai Egmore via Chettinad and Tiruchchirapali in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kovilpatti to Koyembedu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–850
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Athangudi to Chennai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Koyembedu station.
Athangudi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athangudi to Chennai is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Athangudi to Chennai.
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