There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Eral by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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 33m₹8,180–14,838Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kurumburtrain 20605
13h 4m₹768–3,367Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor Southbus Chennai - Authoor South
10h 31m₹942–1,795Drive 614.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Eralcar 614.4 km
9h 7m₹5,959–8,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Eraltaxi 614.4 km
9h 7m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stopbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
11h 12m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Eral is to bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Eral is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Eral. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Authoor South via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Eral. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kurumbur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Eral is 562 km. The road distance is 614.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Eral without a car is to bus which takes 10h 31m and costs ₹900 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Chennai to Eral, including transfers.
Chennai to Eral bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Eral train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Eral is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹15,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹1,800 and takes 10h 31m, you could also train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Eral, Tamil Nādu, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor South twice daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kurumbur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹380–460
- 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 South
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- 01905 25 25 2
- [email protected]
- Website
- LMS Travel
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- LMS Travel
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- Plr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Plr Travels
- Website
- YBM Travels(BLM)
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- YBM Travels(BLM)
- Website
- Sakthi Tranz
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sakthi Tranz
- Phone
- +91 99625 31717
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Thirumalaivasan Transports
- Website
- Veerathamizan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Veerathamizan Travels
- Website
- Muneeswarar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Muneeswarar Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- 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 Eral bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Authoor South station.
Chennai to Eral train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kurumbur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Eral is 614 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Chennai to Eral.
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