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How to get fromEral to Chennaiby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Eral to Chennai by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TCR - MAA
    2h 37m
    ₹7,694–15,826

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kurumbur to Chennai Egmoretrain train 20606
    13h 24m
    ₹761–3,450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athur to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h 54m
    ₹1,014–4,889

  4. Drive  617.5 km

    1. Drive from Eral to Chennaicar car 617.5 km
    9h 3m
    ₹6,913–9,985

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eral to Chennaitaxi taxi 617.5 km
    9h 3m
    ₹13,000–17,000

  6. Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)

    1. Take the bus from Authoor North to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Authoor North - Chennai
    11h 34m
    ₹964–1,889

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Eral, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?

IndiGo Airlines flies from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Athur to Chennai every 2 hours, and the journey takes 10h 45m. 11 other operators also service this route.

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