There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway
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Train via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jntrain 12635 / ...
7h 32m₹515–3,126Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Oddam Hatramtrain 22651
8h 43m₹442–2,444Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Oddanchatrambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 17mDrive 450 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ambilikkaicar 450 km
6h 50m₹4,375–6,319Taxi
- 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 19m₹5,720–11,888Bus via Palani
- Take the bus from Chennai to Palanibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
10h 14mFly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Ambilikkaitaxi
6h 4m₹10,330–15,538Subway, fly to Madurai, bus, train, taxi
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Oddam Hatramtrain
- Take the taxi from Oddam Hatram to Ambilikkaitaxi
6h 44m₹5,345–9,343Fly 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 19m₹6,200–12,048Subway, fly to Trichy International Airport, train, line 16344 train, taxi
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- 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 2m₹5,920–9,858
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai is to subway and fly and train and line 16344 train and taxi which takes 6h 2m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ambilikkai. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Oddanchatram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
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 7h 32m.
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 7h 32m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Chennai to Ambilikkai, including transfers.
Chennai to Ambilikkai bus services, operated by CMB Travels, depart from Chennai 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 7h 32m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ambilikkai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹260–2,100 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, CMB Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram every 3 hours, and the journey takes 9h 5m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Madurai Jn to Oddam Hatram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Website
- CMB Travels
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- CMB Travels
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Alagan Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Alagan Roadlinks
- Website
- Spyderz Link
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Spyderz Link
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Spyderz Link
- Website
- Krs travels
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Krs travels
- Website
- Mr.Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Mr.Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Mr.Holidays
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Friends Motors
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Friends Motors
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Friends Motors
- Phone
- +91 93635 38745
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harsha Travels
Bus from Chennai to Oddanchatram
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Harsha Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Harsha Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Thiru Kumaran Travels
- Website
- KVS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- KVS Travels
- Website
- Nightwaves Travelux
Bus from Chennai to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Nightwaves Travelux
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- 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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
Friends Track
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ambilikkai bus services, operated by CMB Travels, arrive at Oddanchatram 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.
There are 508+ hotels available in Ambilikkai.













