There are 6 ways to get from Athur to Chennai by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
2h 30m₹7,877–17,807Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Authoor North to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Authoor North - Chennai
11h 25m₹550–1,400Train
- Take the train from Arumuganeri to Chennai Egmoretrain 20606
13h 56m₹752–3,427Drive 616.4 km
- Drive from Athur to Chennaicar 616.4 km
9h 2m₹6,933–10,015Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athur to Chennaitaxi 616.4 km
9h 2m₹13,000–17,000Bus via SRP Tools (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Toolsbus FlixBus IN5112
15h 5m₹898–3,011
Athur to Chennai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athur to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Athur to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Authoor North and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu). Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Athur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Arumuganeri and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Athur and Chennai is 571 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 11h 25m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Athur to Chennai, including transfers.
Athur to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Authoor North station.
Athur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Arumuganeri station.
The best way to get from Athur to Chennai is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 11h 25m, you could also train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,500 and takes 13h 56m.
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, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Authoor North to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Tuticorin Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Arumuganeri to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Authoor North to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Authoor to FlixBus Chennai - SRP Tools
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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More Questions & Answers
Athur to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) 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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