There are 6 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Alathur by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Alathurtaxi
4h 31m₹7,713–10,372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Pattukottaitrain 20683
8h 26m₹686–3,194Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
9h 8mDrive 338.3 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Alathurcar 338.3 km
5h 19m₹3,820–5,517Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Alathurtaxi 338.3 km
5h 19m₹7,500–9,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Pattukottaitrain 06197 / ...
10h 42m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Alathur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Alathur is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Pattukottai via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Alathur is 412 km. The road distance is 338.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Alathur without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Chennai Central Station to Alathur, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Alathur bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Alathur is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Pattukottai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 23m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- King Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- King Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,100–9,000
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Alathur bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pattukottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Alathur is 338 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Alathur.
There are five+ hotels available in Alathur.