There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16751 / ...
6h 38m₹320–2,547Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thuvarankuruchibus Chennai - Thuvarankuruchi
8h 7m₹460–1,400Drive 282.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Airavatesvara Templecar 282.1 km
4h 28m₹3,183–4,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Airavatesvara Templetaxi 282.1 km
4h 28m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Manjattidal to Darasuramtrain
5h 52m₹6,243–9,572
Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple is to bus which costs ₹460 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Darasuram via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Airavatesvara Temple is 317 km. The road distance is 282.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple, including transfers.
Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹460 - ₹1,400 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Airavatesvara Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai J every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thuvarankuruchi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Manjattidal to Darasuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Airavatesvara Temple bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thuvarankuruchi station.
Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chennai to Airavatesvara Temple.
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