There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)MAA - TRZ
2h 43m₹3,986–7,475Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali22675 / ...
7h 15m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to TiruchirapalliChennai - Tiruchirapalli
7h 14m₹480–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli325.7 km
5h 39m₹875Drive 330.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali330.7 km
4h 43m₹3,484–5,032Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali330.7 km
4h 43m₹7,000–9,000
Chennai to Tiruchchirapali by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali is to rideshare which costs ₹875 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹7,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Tiruchirapalli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tiruchchirapali. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Tiruchchirapali is 320 km. The road distance is 330.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali, including transfers.
Chennai to Tiruchchirapali bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Tiruchchirapali train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs ₹3,900 - ₹7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 7h 14m, you could also train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tiruchchirapali, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapalli twice daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- care@intrcity.com
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹875
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Tiruchchirapali bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Chennai to Tiruchchirapali train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tiruchchirapali is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Chennai to Tiruchchirapali.
There are 167+ hotels available in Tiruchchirapali.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Tiruchchirapali. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.