How to get from Chennai airport to city?

There are many different transportation options to get from Chennai Airport to the city centre. A fast and comfortable option is to take an airport taxi or pre-book your private airport transfer. Alternatively, if you prefer to use public transport, you can take a bus, the train or the metro.



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Distance from airport to T Nagar is about 15 kms and a Uber or Ola should cost you anywhere between 250-300 INR.

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Ola has always been costlier than Uber, but Ola have more cabs available compared to Uber and I find their maps to be better too. Another problem with Ola is that drivers purposefully cancel / don't accept rides (even on Sundays) which leads to an increase in pricing by artificially boosting demand.

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Inflated fare prices in times of high passenger demand, called SURGE pricing, often cause people to declare that rideshare prices are more expensive than cab fares. However, this isn't necessarily true. Business Insider published a report that found Uber, on average, to be cheaper than taxi cabs across the country.

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Airport surcharges are included in the price riders see when they request a ride to or from an airport. Where applicable, airport surcharges are charged to the rider and paid to the airport by Uber.

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You could catch a local train from Chennai Central and go to Tirusulam station. From there it is just a 10 minute walk to the Chennai Airport.

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Bus Service The Metropolitan Transport Corporation Buses or MTC Buses caters well to the local commuting from Chennai Airport to city centre.

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While this increase takes effect, Uber remains the most affordable and reliable ride in Chennai. Even with a 50 paise change in 'ride time fare' per minute on uberGO and uberX, a ?10 change in base fare and a ?1 change in distance fare on uberX, Uber continues to be your most affordable and reliable option in Chennai.

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- Airport Charges (if applicable)- A surcharge fee may be charged for airport pickup and drop (depending on the city.) Note - Base Fare, Distance Fare, and Ride Time Fare may vary depending on the demand for cabs during that time and the cab category selected.

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Can I pay for Uber with cash? Yes, you can pay with cash. Before requesting a ride, go to the Payment section in the app and select Cash. At the end of your trip, pay cash directly to your driver.

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UberX Share is the cheapest Uber service. Your driver may pick you up first, or they may pick up another passenger.

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You can tip your driver once your trip is complete. Tips are neither expected nor required. After a trip has ended, you have 30 days to add a tip in the app, on riders.uber.com, and from your emailed trip receipt. When can I tip my delivery partner?

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Ola offers you nicer, safer and fairer ways to book your rides. With more than 300,000 drivers & taxis in 100+ cities worldwide, we have got you covered in India, Australia, New Zealand and the UK!

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Now it has resumed operations in Chennai following the relaxation of the lockdown by the state government. The statement said it has introduced five layers of safety that include strictly adhering to steps that ensure the highest standards of safety and hygiene for every ride.

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