There are 6 ways to get from Anaikarai to Poompuhar by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaramtrain 22676 / ...
6h₹968–3,998Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagarbus
7h 5m₹405–2,821Drive 254.6 km
- Drive from Anaikarai to Poompuharcar 254.6 km
3h 58m₹2,469–3,566Taxi
- Take the taxi from Anaikarai to Poompuhartaxi 254.6 km
3h 58m₹5,500–7,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Aduturai to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 8m₹6,152–10,035Taxi, train to Salem, fly
- Take the taxi from Anaikarai to Vridhachalam Jntaxi
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Towntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
6h 57m₹7,080–13,620
Anaikarai to Poompuhar by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anaikarai to Poompuhar is to bus which costs ₹400 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Anaikarai to Poompuhar is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaikarai to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Anaikarai and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - Vandalur via FlixBus Chennai - Kilambakkam Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Anaikarai to Poompuhar. However, there are services departing from Mayiladuturai J and arriving at Villivakkam via Tambaram and M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Anaikarai and Poompuhar is 320 km. The road distance is 254.6 km.
The best way to get from Anaikarai to Poompuhar without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs ₹950 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Anaikarai to Poompuhar, including transfers.
Anaikarai to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Anaikarai station.
Anaikarai to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mayiladuturai J station.
The best way to get from Anaikarai to Poompuhar is to train which takes 6h and costs ₹950 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹400 - ₹2,900 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Anaikarai, India and Poompuhar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagar every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹180–750 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Aduturai to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Salem Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Anaikarai to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹210–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–7,000
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
Kumbakonam Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 88 85 56 67
- Website
- kumbakonamtravels.com
Sri Venkateswara Travels
- Phone
- +91 63 81 00 53 02
- Website
- kumbakonamcabs.com
Temple Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 94 45 75 00 94
- Website
- temple-call-taxi.business.site
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Booking & Getting There
Anaikarai to Poompuhar bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Anaikarai to Poompuhar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaikarai to Poompuhar is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Anaikarai to Poompuhar.
There are 1032+ hotels available in Poompuhar.