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₹7,680–15,838Train
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 Northbus Chennai - Authoor North
10h 29m₹993–1,855Drive 614.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Eralcar 614.4 km
9h 7m₹6,841–9,881Taxi
- 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_A/C Sleeper
11h 17m₹1,124–5,005
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 ₹950 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Eral is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹16,000.
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 North via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
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 29m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,900.
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 ₹7,500 - ₹16,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 29m, 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) every 4 hours. 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 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 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
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,400
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9899151311
- [email protected]
- Website
- CIty Land Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- CIty Land Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Arumuganeri Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- 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 North 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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