There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Athur by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 38m₹7,780–15,988Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor Northbus Chennai - Authoor North
10h 20m₹550–1,400Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Arumuganeritrain 20605
13h 10m₹750–3,363Drive 613.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Athurcar 613.2 km
9h 6m₹6,853–9,898Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Athurtaxi 613.2 km
9h 6m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Authoorbus FlixBus IN5113
14h₹858–3,027
Chennai to Athur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Athur is to bus which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Athur is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Authoor North. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Athur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Arumuganeri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Chennai and Athur is 566 km. The road distance is 613.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athur without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chennai to Athur, including transfers.
Chennai to Athur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Athur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Athur is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹1,400 and takes 10h 20m, you could also train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Athur, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor North twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Arumuganeri
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹390–460
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor North
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Authoor
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–17,000
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 Athur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Authoor North station.
Chennai to Athur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arumuganeri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Athur is 613 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Chennai to Athur.
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