There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Athoor by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ambaturaitrain 12637
6h 38m₹410–2,218Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
8h 40mDrive 439.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Athoorcar 439.7 km
6h 29m₹4,944–7,141Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Athoortaxi 439.7 km
6h 29m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ambaturaitrain
5h 25m₹6,393–9,852Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Dindigul - Palani Road Bypassbus FlixBus IN5116 / ...
10h 14m₹848–2,357Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Akkaraippattitrain
6h 44m₹5,873–10,412Fly to Madurai, bus, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Roadtrain
- Take the taxi from Kodaikanal Road to Athoortaxi
6h 16m₹5,958–10,597
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Athoor is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹2,300 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Athoor is to fly and train which takes 5h 25m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Athoor. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Dindigul, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Athoor. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ambaturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Athoor is 453 km. The road distance is 439.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athoor without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹410 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Chennai to Athoor, including transfers.
Chennai to Athoor bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Athoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athoor is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs ₹410 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Athoor, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ambaturai once daily. Tickets cost ₹270–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 26m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- 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 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Ambaturai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ambaturai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Podanur Jn to Akkaraippatti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Kodaikanal Road
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Dindigul - Palani Road Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹190–12,000
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 Athoor bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Dindigul, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Athoor train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ambaturai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Athoor is 440 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Chennai to Athoor.
There are 25+ hotels available in Athoor.