There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Ponmalai by plane, train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Train via Tiruchchirapali
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Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
Bus
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Take the bus from Chennai to Tiruchirapalli
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Chennai to Ponmalai
Drive
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Drive from Chennai to Ponmalai
Madras (MAA) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) flights
The flight time between Madras (MAA) and Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) is around 1h 10m and covers a distance of around 293 km. Services are operated by IndiGo Airlines. Typically 44 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai is to fly which costs ₹3,000 - ₹10,000 and takes 2h 24m.
It is 306 km from Chennai to Ponmalai. It is approximately 331 km to drive.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs ₹440 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Chennai to Ponmalai, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹10,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹440 - ₹1,400 and takes 4h 41m, you could also bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 13m.
The quickest flight from Madras Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ponmalai is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chennai to Ponmalai.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Madras Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport.
There are 10+ hotels available in Ponmalai. Prices start at ₹7,500 per night.
- Distance: 305.8 km
- Duration: 2h 24m
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ponmalai, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai to Ponmalai every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck once daily. Tickets cost ₹200 - ₹1,100 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madras to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600 - ₹9,000
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200 - ₹1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200 - ₹260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600 - ₹800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850 - ₹1,100
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230 - ₹1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230 - ₹300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650 - ₹850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900 - ₹1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850 - ₹1,400
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹9,000
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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The best way to get from Chennai to Madras Airport is to line 40701 train which takes 21 min and costs ₹85 - ₹550.