Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station Distance & Taxi Fare
The distance from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station is 17 km by road, approximately 30–35 min by car. Book a fixed-fare HJ Cabs taxi for the trip. Sedan from ₹800, SUV from ₹1,000, Innova Crysta from ₹1,350. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting after landing, no advance payment, no surge pricing. Book in under 60 seconds via WhatsApp.
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Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station Taxi Service
Landing at Chennai International Airport (MAA)? HJ Cabs runs the 17 km transfer to Egmore Railway Station every day, with air-conditioned Sedans, SUVs, and Innova Crystas driven by licensed, verified drivers. Quick transfer for passengers connecting from flight to train.
Egmore is a central neighbourhood in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, located close to the city's commercial core. It is best known for the Government Museum, Egmore, the second-oldest museum in India, established in 1851, spread across 16 acres with 46 galleries and one of the largest collections of Roman antiquities outside Europe, and the adjoining Connemara Public Library. The area is also home to Chennai Egmore Railway Station, one of the city's two principal long-distance rail termini, originally opened in 1856 and still handling lakhs of passengers connecting to destinations across South India. The neighbourhood's colonial-era buildings and museum precinct draw history enthusiasts, researchers, and tourists, while its role as a railway and bus interchange point keeps the local economy anchored in hospitality, retail, and transport services. Located only 3 km from Chennai's main business districts, Egmore remains one of the busiest entry points into the city for both heritage visitors and rail travellers.
- Distance: 17 km · Estimated travel time: 30–35 min
- Sedan ₹800 · SUV ₹1,000 · Innova Crysta ₹1,350
- Drop near Government Museum, Egmore
- Egmore Railway Station is in Chennai district
- 24/7 Available
- Fixed Fare, No Surge
- Verified Drivers
Pickup
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Drop
Egmore Railway Station
Available Vehicles & Fares
Fare rates last updated: October 2026
How the Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station Fare Is Calculated
| 17 km trip | Sedan | SUV | Innova Crysta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local base fare (covers the first 20 km) | ₹800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| Total fare | ₹800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
Egmore Railway Station Compared with Other Chennai Airport (MAA) Drops
| Drop from MAA | Distance | Time | Sedan fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egmore Railway Station (this route) | 17 km | 30–35 min | ₹800 |
| Valasaravakkam | 16 km | 35–40 min | ₹800 |
| R.A. Puram | 16 km | 35–40 min | ₹800 |
| Chetpet | 17 km | 35–45 min | ₹800 |
| Saligramam | 17 km | 35–42 min | ₹800 |
| Virugambakkam | 17 km | 35–42 min | ₹800 |
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Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station: FAQs
The distance from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station is 17 km by road, and the drive takes approximately 30–35 min under normal traffic. The return distance from Egmore Railway Station to Chennai Airport (MAA) is the same 17 km. A HJ Cabs Sedan for this trip costs ₹800.
Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station is approximately 17 km. Sedan fare: ₹800; SUV fare: ₹1,000; Innova Crysta fare: ₹1,350. Billed as a local trip (covers the first 20 km, then a per-km rate beyond). Fixed fare, no surge pricing, confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts.
The journey is about 17 km and takes approximately 30–35 min under normal traffic conditions. Quick transfer for passengers connecting from flight to train.
For a Sedan: local base fare for the first 20 km (₹800) = ₹800. The same build-up gives ₹1,000 for an SUV and ₹1,350 for an Innova Crysta. The line-by-line breakdown for all three vehicles is in the fare table on this page.
The drive from Egmore Railway Station to Chennai Airport (MAA) is 17 km and can take up to 35 min. To reach the terminal 2 hours before a domestic departure, leave Egmore Railway Station at least 2 hr 35 min before your flight time (add one more hour for an international flight). HJ Cabs runs this return trip at the same fixed fare.
Yes. Besides Egmore Railway Station (near Government Museum, Egmore), HJ Cabs drops airport passengers at nearby Chennai, Mylapore, Perambur, Tondiarpet, Mambalam. The fare changes with the exact distance from Chennai Airport (MAA), so share your drop address on WhatsApp for a confirmed price.
Every HJ Cabs pickup from Chennai Airport (MAA) includes live flight tracking and 30 minutes of free waiting after landing. No advance payment is required: the fare is confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch and paid by cash or UPI at the end of the trip.
HJ Cabs offers Sedan (₹800, 4 passengers), SUV (₹1,000, 6 passengers), and Innova Crysta (₹1,350, 6–7 passengers with more luggage space). All vehicles are air-conditioned and driven by licensed, verified drivers.
Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station Fare & Distance: Chennai Airport (MAA) to Egmore Railway Station is 17 km, approximately 30–35 min by road. Sedan fare from ₹800, SUV from ₹1,000, Innova Crysta from ₹1,350. Live flight tracking, 30 minutes free waiting, no advance payment. 24/7 booking with HJ Cabs.
- Distance
- 17 km
- Duration
- 30–35 min
- Sedan Fare
- ₹800
- SUV Fare
- ₹1,000
- Advance Payment
- Not required
- Innova Crysta available from ₹1,350
- Live flight tracking with 30 minutes free waiting after landing
- Fixed fare confirmed on WhatsApp before the trip starts