There are 6 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or train
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Airport to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metrosubway Corridor-1
31 min₹30–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thirusoolam National Airport to M.G.R Centralbus 60A
1h 5m₹15–110Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennaitaxi 20 km
20 min₹650–800Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chennai20 km
20 minDrive 20 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennaicar 20 km
20 min₹226–326Line 06722 train
- Take the train from Trisulam to Chennai Parktrain 06722 / ...
33 min₹110–900
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹15 - ₹110 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs ₹650 - ₹800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thirusoolam National Airport and arriving at M.G.R Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airport and arriving at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Chennai is 18 km. The road distance is 20 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai without a car is to subway which takes 31 min and costs ₹30 - ₹45.
The subway from Airport to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Thirusoolam National Airport station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, depart from Airport station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai is to bus which takes 1h 5m and costs ₹15 - ₹110. Alternatively, you can line 06722 train, which costs ₹110 - ₹900 and takes 33 min.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Chennai, India?
Chennai Metro Rail Limited operates a subway from Airport to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹30–45 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from Thirusoolam National Airport to M.G.R Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹15–110 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–45
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹30–45
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Trisulam to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Thirusoolam National Airport to M.G.R Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹15–110
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹15–21
- Express Service
- ₹22–35
- Deluxe Service
- ₹30–45
- A/C Service
- ₹45–110
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- ₹650–800
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
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R Central station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, arrive at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr.M.G.Ramachandran Central Metro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai is 20 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Chennai.
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