There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Akkur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhitrain 09419 / ...
4h 37m₹1,003–2,542Bus via Mayiladuthurai
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mayiladuthuraibus Chennai - Mayiladuthurai
5h 49m₹819–1,805Drive 255 km
- Drive from Chennai to Akkurcar 255 km
4h 21m₹2,859–4,129Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Akkurtaxi 255 km
4h 21m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6hTrain via Vaithisvarankoil
- Take the train from Perambur to Vaithisvarankoiltrain 09419
7h 24m₹1,008–2,530
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Akkur is to bus via Mayiladuthurai which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Akkur is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Akkur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Mayiladuthurai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Akkur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sirkazhi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Akkur is 283 km. The road distance is 255 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Akkur without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chennai to Akkur, including transfers.
Chennai to Akkur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Akkur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Akkur is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Mayiladuthurai, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Akkur, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mayiladuthurai once daily. Tickets cost ₹366–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Perambur to Vaithisvarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Mayiladuthurai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Akkur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Mayiladuthurai station.
Chennai to Akkur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Akkur is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Chennai to Akkur.
There are 59+ hotels available in Akkur.