How to reach Chennai, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Chennai

How to Reach Chennai

Chennai is well connected with major cities in the country through rail, air and road. Chennai is also well connected to both national and international cities via the Chennai International Airport. From the airport, the cheapest way to the city is by taking the suburban train into the city which only costs Rs 12. The suburban train connects you to Chennai Central and Egmore, the two main passenger train stations.

Most frequently searched routes to Chennai

Route Name	Distance	Time	More Information
Bangalore to Chennai	349 km	6 hours 1 min	View Details
Delhi to Chennai	2,201 km	1 day 9 hours	View Details
Mumbai to Chennai	1,335 km	19 hours 33 mins	View Details
Pune to Chennai	1,192 km	17 hours 33 mins	View Details
Hyderabad to Chennai	627 km	10 hours 19 mins	View Details
Jodhpur to Chennai	2,301 km	1 day 10 hours	View Details
Wayanad to Chennai	614 km	10 hours 53 mins	View Details
Coorg to Chennai	577 km	10 hours 22 mins	View Details
Jaipur to Chennai	2,181 km	1 day 9 hours	View Details
Ahmedabad to Chennai	1,848 km	1 day 3 hours	View Details
Chandigarh to Chennai	2,429 km	1 day 12 hours	View Details
Kolkata to Chennai	1,670 km	1 day 3 hours	View Details
Munnar to Chennai	586 km	10 hours 22 mins	View Details
Goa to Chennai	915 km	14 hours 8 mins	View Details
Varanasi to Chennai	1,854 km	1 day 8 hours	View Details
Alleppey to Chennai	740 km	12 hours 39 mins	View Details
Ernakulam to Chennai	687 km	11 hours 29 mins	View Details
Udaipur to Chennai	2,078 km	1 day 7 hours	View Details
Shimla to Chennai	2,528 km	1 day 15 hours	View Details
Amritsar to Chennai	2,633 km	1 day 15 hours	View Details
Srinagar to Chennai	3,023 km	2 days 0 hours	View Details
Agra to Chennai	1,957 km	1 day 6 hours	View Details
Manali to Chennai	2,722 km	1 day 20 hours	View Details
Gurgaon to Chennai	2,205 km	1 day 9 hours	View Details

How to reach Chennai by flight

The Chennai international airport is only 7 km away from the city centre. It has two terminals, Anna International Airport and the Kamaraj Domestic Terminal. Most domestic and International airline carriers have direct flights to the Anna International Airport while all Domestic airlines operate at the Kamaraj Domestic Terminal. From the airport, the cheapest way to the city is by taking the suburban train into the city which only costs Rs 12. The suburban train connects you to Chennai Central and Egmore, the two main passenger train stations.
There are pre-paid Taxi booths, from where you can hire a Taxi to commute to the city from the Airport. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative then there are Rickshaws.

Nearest Airport: Chennai Airport

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Local transport in Chennai

This city has it all- cabs, buses, an extensive suburban rail system, taxis. You can even walk around the city If you've got the time, patience and strength. The city also has Ola and Uber services.