There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Tirupattur Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Tirupattur Jn to Chengamtaxi
4h 33m₹5,622–12,672Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320
9h 45m₹419–1,527Train, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain 12679 / ...
- Take the taxi from Jolarpettai to Chengamtaxi
5h 1m₹1,393–3,772Bus via Marai Malai Nagar Ka
- Take the bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320
8h 2m₹956–3,594Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chengam197.1 km
3h 4mDrive 197.1 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengamcar 197.1 km
3h 4m₹2,220–3,206Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengamtaxi 197.1 km
3h 4m₹4,500–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu junction to Mortandi Tollbus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Tindivanam Toll to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320
8h 6m₹721–3,379
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam is to bus which costs ₹410 - ₹1,600 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam. However, there are services departing from Maraimalai Nagar and arriving at FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Chengam is 435 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Maraimalai Nagar station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chengam.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Chengam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Chengam, India?
You can take a train from Trisulam to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via Marai Malai Nagar Ka, Maraimalai Nagar, Pondicherry, and FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Salem Jn to Tirupattur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,000
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Tindivanam Toll to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹280–650
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Chengalpattu junction to Mortandi Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–1,800
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹950–1,800
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chengam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–5,500
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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