There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Anaikarai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 22675 / ...
5h 15m₹760–2,247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonambus Chennai - Kumbakonam
8h 40m₹485–2,015Drive 254.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Anaikaraicar 254.9 km
4h 4m₹2,854–4,123Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Anaikaraitaxi 254.9 km
4h 4m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aduturaitrain
5h 57m₹6,550–9,698Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kumbakonambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 54m
Chennai to Anaikarai by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai is to bus which costs ₹480 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Anaikarai via Kumbakonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Anaikarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Mayiladuturai J via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Anaikarai is 309 km. The road distance is 254.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chennai to Anaikarai, including transfers.
Chennai to Anaikarai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anaikarai is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹2,100 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Anaikarai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai J every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Aduturai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- gaurvsinghrajput044@gmail.com
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Anaikarai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chennai to Anaikarai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Anaikarai is 255 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Chennai to Anaikarai.
There are 94+ hotels available in Anaikarai.