There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Athirappilly by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, fly to Cochin International Airport
best- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
3h 21m₹6,530–10,338Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Angamalitrain 12511 / ...
10h 31m₹1,204–3,763Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem to Chalakudybus
10h 50mDrive 635.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Athirappillycar 635.6 km
9h 24m₹7,187–10,381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Athirappillytaxi 635.6 km
9h 24m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chalakudybus
5h 15m₹6,620–15,348Bus via Kallakurichi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Salem to Angamalybus
15h 13m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Athirappilly is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Athirappilly is to subway and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Athirappilly. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chalakudy via Salem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Athirappilly. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Angamali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Chennai and Athirappilly is 566 km. The road distance is 635.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athirappilly without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Chennai to Athirappilly, including transfers.
Chennai to Athirappilly bus services, operated by SRL Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Athirappilly train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athirappilly is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Athirappilly, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Angamali 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 9h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Athirappilly via Salem, Tamil Nadu, Salem, and Chalakudy in around 10h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Website
- SRL Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- SRL Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–17,000
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 Athirappilly bus services, operated by SRL Travels, arrive at Salem, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Athirappilly train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Angamali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Athirappilly is 636 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Chennai to Athirappilly.
There are 351+ hotels available in Athirappilly.