Getting to Chennai
Traveling from the U.S.
With a bit of planning, embarkation points from various U.S. cities to Chennai, 'The Detroit of India', can be smooth sailing. Air travel is the quickest and most convenient way to reach the southern beauty. Airlines such as Emirates, Etihad, United Airlines, and Air India provide regular services, most with a layover at their respective hub airports.
Upon landing, avail yourself of a private airport shuttle service. Believe me, nothing eases jet lag faster than personalized pick-up and luggage assistance.
Getting to Chennai by bus
While the online bus-booking platforms, Unitiki and BudBus, are grand for inter-city travel within India, they don't extend to international routes. A 'bus adventure' from the States is likely to remain a kerfuffle of heroic proportions -- not quite recommended!
Traveling from Canada
From the maple-syrup heartlands of Canada, prepare to experience the sweetness of travel. Air Canada, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Qatar Airways offer regular flights to Chennai, laying an easy pathway across skies.
The comfort of an airport shuttle service awaits as soon as you alight in Chennai; there'll be no fumbling with unfamiliar local transport or language barriers.
Again, cross-continental bus and car rides may sound like heroic saga material but are best left to the domain of fantasy.
Traveling from Australia
From Australia, Qantas, Air India, and Singapore Airlines are a few of the front-runners that offer regular flights to Chennai. Does popping over from Down Under to partake in a spicy Chennai sambar tickle your fancy? It's a hop, skip, and a couple of movies away!
Immerse swiftly in Chennai's charms with the time saved, thanks to impeccably planned private shuttle services at the airport.
Sadly, in the absence of a super-sonic amphibian bus service, road travel remains out of scope.
Traveling from Asia
Proximity turns a friend here. Most Asian destinations can summon an array of airlines compiling smooth and frequent routes to Chennai. AirAsia, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates, amongst others, continue to be popular choices.
Ease into Chennai's tropical grace from the moment you step out of the plane, with a pre-booked shuttle service awaiting your arrival.
Getting to Chennai by bus
Asia could be the place where those bus and road fantasies come to fruition. With Unitiki and BudBus, one can explore various routes while breathing the soul of the countryside along the way.
Traveling from Europe
From the heart of Europe, flights by Lufthansa, Air France, and British Airways wing you directly to Chennai's vibrant hues. After an experience of thousand-year-old castles, dive into charming Chennai's centuries-old temples.
Getting to Chennai by train
While RailEurope is an ideal bet within the continent, the idea of hopping onto the Trans-Siberian Railway towards India might sound charming but, alas, is a bit impractical.
Getting to Chennai by bus
Bus travel across countries, especially those covered by Unitiki and BudBus, might allow you to pen an 'Eat, Pray, Love' of your own, but remember, it requires mammoth planning and resources. The Uber romantics amongst you, however, might just spot the next adventure!
Now, whip out your planners or your adventure hats, fasten your seat belts, and embark on a journey to the land that is a brilliant concoction of culture, tradition, and modernity. Welcome to Chennai!
