There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Abirāmam by plane, taxi, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus
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Fly to Madurai, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the taxi from Madurai-Airport-IXM to Abirāmamtaxi
3h 59m₹6,713–10,772Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkuditrain 16751 / ...
11h 14m₹740–2,961Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Paramakkuditrain 22661
9h 17m₹815–3,661Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 20m₹1,198–3,077Drive 500.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Abirāmamcar 500.3 km
7h 20m₹5,645–8,154Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Abirāmamtaxi 500.3 km
7h 20m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Abirāmamtaxi
4h 59m₹9,713–20,072Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Paramakkuditrain 16751 / ...
14h 45m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Abirāmam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹3,000 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Abirāmam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 59m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Abirāmam. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Abirāmam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Paramakkudi via Vridhachalam Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Chennai and Abirāmam is 508 km. The road distance is 500.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Abirāmam without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chennai to Abirāmam, including transfers.
Chennai to Abirāmam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Chennai to Abirāmam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Abirāmam is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 9h 17m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,100 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Abirāmam, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Abirāmam via Vridhachalam Jn and Paramakkudi in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass twice daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Thanjavur to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Website
- MS Transport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- MS Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–14,000
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 452 288 8999
- Website
- madurai.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Madurai Friends Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 999 466 7777
- Website
- maduraifriendstrackcalltaxi.com
Maniraja Travels
- Phone
- +91 730 551 2453
- Website
- maduraimanirajatravels.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Abirāmam bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass station.
Chennai to Abirāmam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Abirāmam is 500 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Chennai to Abirāmam.
There are two+ hotels available in Abirāmam.









