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Chauffeur vs Metro: Choosing the Right Airport Transfer in Chennai
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Chauffeur vs Metro: Choosing the Right Airport Transfer in Chennai

Numbers-backed comparison across cost, reliability, and luggage comfort

Karthik RaoFriday, 8 August 20256 min read

Time vs comfort

The new airport metro stretch clocks 42 minutes to Central Square during non-peak hours. Factor in luggage hauling and last-mile autos, and senior travellers rate the experience 6/10. Sigivahan's chauffeur service, meanwhile, averages 55 minutes during peak traffic but scores 9/10 on comfort thanks to meet-and-greet and boot space.

Cost breakdown

  • Metro ride: ₹60 plus ₹150–₹220 for last-mile auto.
  • Chauffeur-driven sedan: ₹1,450 inclusive of parking and bottled water.
  • Corporate account with Sigivahan: ₹1,250 under volume contracts.

When to choose which

  • Solo backpackers without check-in baggage? Metro wins.
  • Families with babies or elders? Chauffeur with child seats and ramp access is the safer bet.
  • Red-eye arrivals? Sigivahan's 24x7 fleet avoids deserted metro stations.

The future is hybrid: catch the metro when travelling light, but rely on Sigivahan when reliability, security, or customer experience takes priority.

Ready to book a ride?

Sigivahan offers 24x7 chauffeur-driven airport transfers, corporate shuttles, and curated outstation trips across Tamil Nadu. Plan your next journey with a ride expert on standby.