There are 7 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
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 37m₹7,796–15,947Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Athur to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
10h 45m₹550–4,400Train 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₹6,864–9,914Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athur to Chennaitaxi 616.4 km
9h 2m₹13,000–17,000Train
- 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 25m₹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 - ₹4,400 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Athur to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athur and arriving at Chennai. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.
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 45m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Athur to Chennai, including transfers.
Athur to Chennai bus services, operated by Al Ayaan 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 ₹7,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 10h 45m, 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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Athur to Chennai every 2 hours, and the journey takes 10h 45m. 12 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- 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
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- 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 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,400
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Athur to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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Booking & Getting There
Athur to Chennai bus services, operated by Al Ayaan 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.
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