There are 5 ways to get from Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Thousand Lights to Airportsubway Corridor 1
24 min₹30–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anand Theatre to Thirusoolam National Airportbus 60A
52 min₹10–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA)taxi 17.7 km
17 min₹600–750Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Thousand Lights to Madras-MAA17.7 km
17 minDrive 17.7 km
- Drive from Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA)car 17.7 km
17 min₹200–288
Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) is to bus which costs ₹10 - ₹45 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs ₹600 - ₹750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anand Theatre and arriving at Thirusoolam National Airport. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Thousand Lights and arriving at Airport. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between Thousand Lights and Madras Airport (MAA) is 14 km. The road distance is 17.7 km.
The best way to get from Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) without a car is to subway which takes 24 min and costs ₹30 - ₹40.
The subway from Thousand Lights to Airport takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Anand Theatre station.
Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, depart from Thousand Lights station.
Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Thirusoolam National Airport station.
What companies run services between Thousand Lights, India and Madras Airport (MAA), India?
Chennai Metro Rail Limited operates a subway from Thousand Lights to Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₹30–40 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from Anand Theatre to Thirusoolam National Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹10–45 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Thousand Lights to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24 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 Anand Theatre to Thirusoolam National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Thousand Lights to Madras-MAA
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- ₹600–750
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
Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) train services, operated by Chennai Metro Rail Limited, arrive at Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA) is 18 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Thousand Lights to Madras Airport (MAA).
There are 1214+ hotels available in Madras Airport (MAA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Thousand Lights and Madras Airport (MAA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






