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

How to Reach Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is very close to Chennai. So, it's best to proceed from Chennai via road. Buses arrive in the centre of the town from either Koyembedu (CMBT) or Tiruvanmiyur (in Chennai) and Kanchipuram. The drive from Chennai on the East Coast Road is, by Indian standards, a wonderful experience.

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How to reach Mahabalipuram by flight

There are no direct flight services to Mahabalipuram. The nearest airport is in Chennai, around 40 km away. You can hire a taxi from the Chennai airport to reach Mahabalipuram.

Nearest Airport: Chennai Airport - 40 kms from Mahabalipuram

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Tentative return flight prices to Chennai Airport from major cities in India.

Starting city	Return price (approx)
Mumbai	₹ 6,773 Non-stop	View Details
New Delhi	₹ 8,205 Non-stop	View Details
Bengaluru	₹ 3,484 Non-stop	View Details
Hyderabad	₹ 6,559 Non-stop	View Details
Kolkata	₹ 7,054	View Details

How to reach Mahabalipuram by road

You can reach Mahabalipuram via Chennai or drive straight by car. Bus services are available from Chennai and some other cities like Bangalore and Coimbatore.

How to reach Mahabalipuram by train

There are no direct train services to Mahabalipuram. The nearest railway station is the Egmore station, located in Chennai. After reaching Chennai, you can either hire a taxi from outside the railway station or hop on the buses that run regularly from Chennai to Mahabalipuram.

Local transport in Mahabalipuram

There are ample modes of transport available within the town of Mahabalipuram, and some of these are buses and rented motorcycles. Being a small town, the major attractions can be covered on foot. This can help you cut down on your transport expenses, and also help you enjoy the beauty of the region gradually.

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