There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Eral by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
3h 29m₹7,763–17,672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kurumburtrain 20605
13h 15m₹768–3,367Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Authoor Northbus Chennai - Authoor North
11h 54m₹993–1,855Drive 614.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Eralcar 614.4 km
9h 7m₹6,896–9,961Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Eraltaxi 614.4 km
9h 7m₹13,000–17,000Bus via Payaigada (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Authoorbus FlixBus IN5113
14h 6m₹1,218–3,467
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Eral is to bus which costs ₹950 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Eral is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
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 11h 54m.
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 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Eral is 567 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 11h 54m and costs ₹950 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 29m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,900 and takes 11h 54m, you could also train, which costs ₹750 - ₹3,400 and takes 13h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Eral, Tamil Nādu, 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 11h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kurumbur
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–3,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Authoor
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
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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