There are 8 ways to get from Athur to Chennai by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tuticorin Airport
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 37m₹8,296–14,947Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
10h 50m₹550–1,400Train via Tuti Melur
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmoretrain 12694
12h 33m₹637–3,629Drive 616.4 km
- Drive from Athur to Chennaicar 616.4 km
9h 2m₹5,979–8,636Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athur to Chennaitaxi 616.4 km
9h 2m₹13,000–17,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Athur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 56m₹8,576–12,231Train
- Take the train from Arumuganeri to Chennai Egmoretrain 20606
13h 29m₹752–3,427Bus via SRP Tools (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Toolsbus FlixBus IN5112
15h 40m₹897–3,006
Athur to Chennai by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athur to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Athur to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athur and arriving at Chennai. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Athur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tuti Melur and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Athur and Chennai is 566 km. The road distance is 616.4 km.
The best way to get from Athur to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 10h 50m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Athur to Chennai, including transfers.
Athur to Chennai bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, depart from Athur station.
Athur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tuti Melur station.
The best way to get from Athur to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 50m, you could also train via Tuti Melur, which costs ₹600 - ₹3,700 and takes 12h 33m.
What companies run services between Athur, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Senthur velan Travels operates a bus from Athur to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 10h 50m. 11 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tuti Melur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–410
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
Train from Arumuganeri to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Website
- Senthur velan Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Senthur velan Travels
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Sri Siva Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Sri Siva Travels
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Sri Vetrivel Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Vetrivel Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–17,000
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which London airport should I choose?, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Athur to Chennai bus services, operated by Senthur velan Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Athur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athur to Chennai is 616 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Athur to Chennai.
Book your Athur to Chennai bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1034+ hotels available in Chennai.

























