There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Alathur by plane, taxi, train, 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.
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 29m₹7,130–10,038Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Pattukottaitrain 20683
8h 11m₹686–3,194Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Madukkurbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
8h 41m₹756–1,625Drive 339.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alathurcar 339.6 km
5h 21m₹3,803–5,493Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Alathurtaxi 339.6 km
5h 21m₹7,500–9,000
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alathur is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alathur is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Madukkur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Alathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Pattukottai via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Chennai and Alathur is 406 km. The road distance is 339.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alathur without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Chennai to Alathur, including transfers.
Chennai to Alathur bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alathur is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,700 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, 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 22m. Alternatively, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Madukkur 3 times a day, and the journey takes 8h 30m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tambaram to Pattukottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- 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
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chennai to Madukkur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Alathur bus services, operated by Al Ayaan Travels, arrive at Madukkur station.
Chennai to Alathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pattukottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alathur is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Chennai to Alathur.
There are four+ hotels available in Alathur.















