There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Athangudi by plane, train, bus, night bus, taxi, or car
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
5h 23m₹6,533–9,932Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain 06125 / ...
9h 41m₹675–3,389Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpattibus
9h 37m₹1,658–3,226Night bus
- Take the night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayannightbus
11h 11m₹800–899Fly to Madurai, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Athanguditaxi
6h 45m₹6,808–12,307Drive 404.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Athangudicar 404.6 km
5h 56m₹4,562–6,589Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Athanguditaxi 404.6 km
5h 56m₹9,000–11,000
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Athangudi is to night bus which costs ₹800 - ₹900 and takes 11h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Athangudi is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Athangudi. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Kovilpatti via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Athangudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chettinad via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Athangudi is 411 km. The road distance is 404.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athangudi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Chennai to Athangudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Athangudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai to Athangudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athangudi is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,400 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Athangudi, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Athangudi via Tiruchchirapali and Chettinad in around 9h 41m.
- 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
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
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹700–11,000
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 Athangudi bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Chennai to Athangudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Athangudi is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Chennai to Athangudi.
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