What is the cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Chennai is to bus via Kilambakkam B.S. which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 14h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chettinad to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹11,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chettinad and Chennai?

No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Karaikudi and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chettinad and Chennai?

No, there is no direct train from Chettinad to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Karaikkudi Jn and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Chettinad to Chennai?

The distance between Chettinad and Chennai is 523 km. The road distance is 407.1 km.

How do I travel from Chettinad to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Chettinad to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,500.

How long does it take to get from Chettinad to Chennai?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Chettinad to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chettinad to Chennai bus from?

Chettinad to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Karaikudi station.

Where do I catch the Chettinad to Chennai train from?

Chettinad to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Karaikkudi Jn station.

Train or bus from Chettinad to Chennai?

The best way to get from Chettinad to Chennai is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Chettinad to Chennai bus arrive?

Chettinad to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Chennai station.

Where does the Chettinad to Chennai train arrive?

Chettinad to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.

Can I drive from Chettinad to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Chennai is 407 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Chettinad to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Chennai.

Chettinad to Chennai - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chettinad to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Chettinad to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 15m
₹7,011–10,382
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12606 / ...
6h 54m
₹683–2,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 17m
Drive 407.1 km
1. Drive from Chettinad to Chennaicar 407.1 km
5h 49m
₹4,533–6,547
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chettinad to Chennaitaxi 407.1 km
5h 49m
₹9,000–11,000
Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kottaiyur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 18m
₹5,965–9,102
Train via Virudhachalam
1. Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
8h 23m
₹883–4,300
Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.
1. Take the bus from Karaikudi to Chennai Kalainagarbus
14h 19m
₹750–1,455

Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.9 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Karaikkudi Jn to Chennai Egmore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Karaikudi to Chennai hourly, and the journey takes 8h 5m. 15 other operators also service this route.

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