There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Athiyur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
5h 26m₹532–2,063Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonambus Chennai - Kumbakonam
7h₹765–1,735Drive 269.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Athiyurcar 269.2 km
4h 18m₹3,028–4,374Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Athiyurtaxi 269.2 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 19m₹6,553–9,952Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 9mTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
8h 49m₹535–2,085
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Athiyur is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Athiyur is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Athiyur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Athiyur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Chennai and Athiyur is 325 km. The road distance is 269.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athiyur without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Chennai to Athiyur, including transfers.
Chennai to Athiyur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Athiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athiyur is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Athiyur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹377–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Perambur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Athiyur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chennai to Athiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Athiyur is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Chennai to Athiyur.
There are 85+ hotels available in Athiyur.