There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) by train, subway, bus, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Line 40701 train
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Take the line 40701 train from Chennai Park to Trisulam
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from M.G.R Central to Thirusoolam National Airport
4 alternative options
Metro
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Take the Metro from High Court to Chennai International Airport
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA)
Drive
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Drive from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA)
Towncar
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Take a town car from Chennai to Madras Airport
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COVID-19 help in India
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is to Metro which costs ₹40 - ₹65 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is to line 40701 train. Taking this option will cost ₹85 - ₹550 and takes 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from M.G.R Central and arriving at Thirusoolam National Airport. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Trisulam. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Chennai and Madras Airport (MAA) is 17 km. The road distance is 23.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) without a car is to line 40701 train which takes 21 min and costs ₹85 - ₹550.
The line 40701 train from Chennai Park to Trisulam takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) bus services, operated by MTC, depart from M.G.R Central station.
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Park station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is to line 40701 train which takes 21 min and costs ₹85 - ₹550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹19 - ₹60 and takes 1h.
- Distance: 17.1 km
- Duration: 21 min
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Madras Airport (MAA), India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Park to Trisulam every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹85 - ₹550 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTC operates a bus from M.G.R Central to Thirusoolam National Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹19 - ₹60 and the journey takes 1h.
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Chennai Park to Trisulam
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85 - ₹550
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹85 - ₹110
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320 - ₹410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440 - ₹550
- Phone
- +91 44 23792000
- chennaimetrorail@cmrl.in
- Website
- chennaimetrorail.org
Subway from High Court to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹40 - ₹65
- Schedules at
- chennaimetrorail.org
- standard fare
- ₹40 - ₹65
- Phone
- +91-9445030516
- edp.mtc@tn.gov.in
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from M.G.R Central to Thirusoolam National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹19 - ₹60
- Schedules at
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- ₹700 - ₹900
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Chennai to Madras Airport
- Estimated price
- ₹1,800 - ₹2,600
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at Thirusoolam National Airport station.
Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Trisulam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA) is 24 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Chennai to Madras Airport (MAA).
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