There are 6 ways to get from Chennai 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 25m₹7,713–10,372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Pattukottaitrain 20683
8h 21m₹686–3,194Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 58mDrive 339.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alathurcar 339.6 km
5h 21m₹3,820–5,518Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Alathurtaxi 339.6 km
5h 21m₹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 33m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alathur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,200 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alathur is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 25m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai 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 8h 58m.
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 21m.
The distance between Chennai and Alathur is 412 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 21m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Chennai to Alathur, including transfers.
Chennai to Alathur bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 21m and costs ₹650 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.
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 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Alathur bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 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.