There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Alathiyur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadamtrain 12605 / ...
3h 38m₹842–2,313Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
4h 45m₹1,295–2,465Drive 245.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alathiyurcar 245.2 km
3h 48m₹2,798–4,042Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Alathiyurtaxi 245.2 km
3h 48m₹5,500–6,500Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
5h 45m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alathiyur is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹2,400 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alathiyur is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alathiyur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Virudhachalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Alathiyur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pennadam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Alathiyur is 243 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alathiyur without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chennai to Alathiyur, including transfers.
Chennai to Alathiyur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Alathiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alathiyur is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alathiyur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Alathiyur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhachalam station.
Chennai to Alathiyur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pennadam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alathiyur is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Chennai to Alathiyur.
There are five+ hotels available in Alathiyur.