There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Attur by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Atturtrain 22153
4h 44m₹210–1,700Drive 284.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Atturcar 284.7 km
4h 12m₹3,201–4,624Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Atturtaxi 284.7 km
4h 12m₹6,000–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Town to Atturtrain
4h 47m₹4,233–11,872
Chennai to Attur by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Attur is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Attur is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Attur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Attur is 297 km. The road distance is 284.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Attur without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹210 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Attur takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Attur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
Chennai to Attur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Attur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Attur is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Chennai to Attur.
There are two+ hotels available in Attur.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Attur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Attur once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 44m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Attur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Salem Town to Attur
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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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