There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Anaikarai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16751 / ...
5h 7m₹760–2,247Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 49mDrive 254.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Anaikaraicar 254.9 km
4h 4m₹2,874–4,151Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Anaikaraitaxi 254.9 km
4h 4m₹5,500–7,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Anaikarai via Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Mayiladuturai J via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Anaikarai is 309 km. The road distance is 254.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chennai to Anaikarai, including transfers.
Chennai to Anaikarai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Anaikarai, 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, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Anaikarai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Anaikarai is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chennai to Anaikarai.
There are 85+ hotels available in Anaikarai.