There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway
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Line 06721 train
best- Take the train from Chennai Park to Trisulamtrain 06721 / ...
29 min₹110–900Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from M.G.R Central to Thirusoolam National Airportbus 60A
1h 5m₹10–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA)taxi 21.6 km
21 min₹650–850Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Madras-MAA21.6 km
21 minDrive 21.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA)car 21.6 km
21 min₹244–353Subway
- Take the subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Airportsubway Corridor 1
29 min₹30–45
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is to bus which costs ₹10 - ₹50 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs ₹650 - ₹850.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from M.G.R Central and arriving at Thirusoolam National Airport. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Trisulam. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Chennai and Madras Airport (MAA) is 18 km. The road distance is 21.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) without a car is to line 06721 train which takes 29 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900.
The line 06721 train from Chennai Park to Trisulam takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.G.R Central station.
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Park station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is to line 06721 train which takes 29 min and costs ₹110 - ₹900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹10 - ₹50 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Madras Airport (MAA), India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Park to Trisulam every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹110–900 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from M.G.R Central to Thirusoolam National Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹10–50 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Park to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹430–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–45
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.G.R Central to Thirusoolam National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Madras-MAA
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- ₹650–850
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 Madras Airport (MAA) bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Thirusoolam National Airport station.
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trisulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is 22 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA).
There are 1214+ hotels available in Madras Airport (MAA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Madras Airport (MAA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.