There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Athanur by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Salem
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
3h₹4,713–11,622Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Rasipuramtrain 22651
5h 39m₹630–2,286Train via Salem Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
5h 36m₹880–2,594Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Salembus Chennai - Salem
6h 31m₹1,079–2,115Drive 336.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Athanurcar 336.9 km
5h 20m₹3,788–5,471Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Athanurtaxi 336.9 km
5h 20m₹7,500–9,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Chitra to Salembus
5h 36m₹5,963–11,372Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
7h 7m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Athanur is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,300 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Athanur is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹4,700 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Athanur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Athanur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Salem Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Chennai and Athanur is 302 km. The road distance is 336.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athanur without a car is to train via Salem Jn which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹850 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Chennai to Athanur, including transfers.
Chennai to Athanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Athanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athanur is to fly which takes 3h and costs ₹4,700 - ₹12,000. Alternatively, you can train via Salem Jn, which costs ₹850 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 36m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Athanur, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 12m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Rasipuram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹470–650
- Phone
- +91-9384047581
- [email protected]
- Website
- vkvtravels.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–2,300
- Website
- https://www.vkvtravels.in/
- Ac Seater
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from Chitra to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–750
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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 Athanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Salem station.
Chennai to Athanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Athanur is 337 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Chennai to Athanur.
There are 210+ hotels available in Athanur.