There are 6 ways to get from Auroville to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Chennai Central
best- Take the bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Standbus
3h 7m₹382–1,036Train
- Take the train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmoretrain 17643 / ...
3h 46m₹404–1,677Drive 150.2 km
- Drive from Auroville to Chennaicar 150.2 km
2h 24m₹1,694–2,447Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auroville to Chennaitaxi 150.2 km
2h 24m₹3,500–4,200Bus
- Take the bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Puducherry - Chennai
3h 17m₹661–1,685Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12632 / ...
4h 27m₹514–2,527
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auroville to Chennai is to bus via Chennai Central which costs ₹380 - ₹1,100 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Auroville to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Auroville to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kanachettikulam and arriving at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Auroville to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Pondicherry and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Auroville and Chennai is 164 km. The road distance is 150.2 km.
The best way to get from Auroville to Chennai without a car is to bus via Chennai Central which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹380 - ₹1,100.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Auroville to Chennai, including transfers.
Auroville to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Kanachettikulam station.
Auroville to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pondicherry station.
The best way to get from Auroville to Chennai is to bus via Chennai Central which takes 3h 7m and costs ₹380 - ₹1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Auroville, India and Chennai, India?
SETC operates a bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹110–700 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pondicherry to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Kanachettikulam to Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Puducherry to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹303–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
Devaki Travels
- Phone
- +91 413 225 7199
- Website
- devakitravels.com
Golden Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 91 94 44 22
- Website
- goldentoursandtravels.com
Royal Travels Cabs
- Phone
- +91 22 33 55 33 55
- Website
- royaltravelscabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Auroville to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand station.
Auroville to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auroville to Chennai is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Auroville to Chennai.
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