There are 5 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Airport to Thousand Lightssubway Corridor-1
23 min₹30–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thirusoolam National Airport to Anand Theatrebus 60A
52 min₹13–85Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettahtaxi 15.6 km
16 min₹550–700Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Royapettah15.6 km
16 minDrive 15.6 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettahcar 15.6 km
16 min₹176–254
Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah is to bus which costs ₹13 - ₹85 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs ₹550 - ₹700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thirusoolam National Airport and arriving at Anand Theatre. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airport and arriving at Thousand Lights. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Royapettah is 14 km. The road distance is 15.6 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah without a car is to subway which takes 23 min and costs ₹30 - ₹40.
The subway from Airport to Thousand Lights takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Thirusoolam National Airport station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, depart from Airport station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Anand Theatre station.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Royapettah, India?
Chennai Metro Rail Limited operates a subway from Airport to Thousand Lights every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹30–40 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from Thirusoolam National Airport to Anand Theatre every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹13–85 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Thousand Lights
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹30–40
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Thirusoolam National Airport to Anand Theatre
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹13–85
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹13–19
- Express Service
- ₹20–28
- Deluxe Service
- ₹28–40
- A/C Service
- ₹40–85
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Royapettah
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- ₹550–700
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 Royapettah train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, arrive at Thousand Lights station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah is 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Royapettah.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Royapettah. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.