There are 8 ways to get from Arimalam to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, night bus, 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.
Taxi to Trichy International Airport, fly
best- Take the taxi from Arimalam to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)taxi
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
3h 3m₹6,630–9,432Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Chennai Egmoretrain 12606 / ...
6h 29m₹773–2,518Bus
- Take the bus from Pudukkottai to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 35m₹1,042–2,052Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Pudukkottai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminusnightbus
9h 18m₹937–1,082Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Arimalam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 30m₹7,032–10,408Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Pudukkottai to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12606 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaramtrain 20636 / ...
7h 58m₹973–4,318Drive 400.2 km
- Drive from Arimalam to Chennaicar 400.2 km
5h 46m₹4,479–6,470Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arimalam to Chennaitaxi 400.2 km
5h 46m₹8,500–11,000
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arimalam to Chennai is to night bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,100 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Arimalam to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arimalam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Pudukkottai and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Arimalam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Pudukkottai and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Arimalam and Chennai is 380 km. The road distance is 400.2 km.
The best way to get from Arimalam to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Arimalam to Chennai, including transfers.
Arimalam to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Pudukkottai station.
Arimalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pudukkottai station.
The best way to get from Arimalam to Chennai is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Arimalam, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pudukkottai to Chennai Egmore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai 5 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 15m. 12 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pudukkottai to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Pudukkottai to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- MP Transport Kaveri
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- MP Transport Kaveri
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹490–1,400
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Tehri Garhwal Motor Owners corporation Pvt Ltd.(TGMOC)
- Website
- Lavi Travels
Bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lavi Travels
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Pudukkottai to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Arimalam to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Arimalam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arimalam to Chennai is 400 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Arimalam to Chennai.
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