There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jntrain 20635 / ...
8h 2m₹515–3,126Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Oddam Hatramtrain 22651
9h₹442–2,444Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Palani, Tamil Nadu
10h 19mDrive 450 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ambilikkaicar 450 km
6h 50m₹5,062–7,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ambilikkaitaxi 450 km
6h 50m₹10,000–12,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Chatrappattitrain
6h 12m₹5,813–10,242Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palanibus Chennai - Palani
10h 28m₹834–1,735Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, line 16344 train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Oddam Hatramtrain
- Take the taxi from Oddam Hatram to Ambilikkaitaxi
6h 9m₹6,503–10,692Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Oddam Hatramtrain
7h₹5,928–10,677Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Oddam Hatramtrain
7h 47m₹4,783–12,882
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai is to fly and train and line 16344 train and taxi which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ambilikkai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Palani, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ambilikkai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Oddam Hatram via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Ambilikkai is 473 km. The road distance is 450 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai, including transfers.
Chennai to Ambilikkai bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ambilikkai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai is to train via Dindigul which takes 8h 2m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 19m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ambilikkai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, Royal Roadlinks operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Palani, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–9,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Podanur Jn to Chatrappatti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Oddam Hatram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Oddam Hatram
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Madurai Jn to Oddam Hatram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Oddam Hatram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹140–12,000
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 Ambilikkai bus services, operated by Royal Roadlinks, arrive at Palani, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ambilikkai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ambilikkai is 450 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Chennai to Ambilikkai.
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