There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Anaimalai by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Anaimalaitaxi
4h 39m₹8,630–13,238Train via Dindigul
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Anaimalai Roadtrain 16732
9h 28m₹615–3,456Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Pollachibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
11h 15mDrive 515.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Anaimalaicar 515.3 km
7h 50m₹5,010–7,236Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Anaimalaitaxi 515.3 km
7h 50m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Standbus
5h 41m₹5,600–10,798Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Pollachi Jntrain 22651
10h 20m₹714–2,978Bus 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 Pollachibus Chennai - Pollachi
11h 43m₹894–1,785
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Anaimalai is to bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) which costs ₹850 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Anaimalai is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 39m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹14,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Pollachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Anaimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Anaimalai Road via Dindigul Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Chennai and Anaimalai is 663 km. The road distance is 515.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anaimalai without a car is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 28m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Chennai to Anaimalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Anaimalai bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Anaimalai is to train via Dindigul which takes 9h 28m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Anaimalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Anaimalai via Dindigul Jn and Anaimalai Road in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Pollachi every 4 hours, and the journey takes 11h. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- 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 Dindigul Jn to Anaimalai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Pollachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Krs travels
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Krs travels
- Website
- Mr.Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Mr.Holidays
- Phone
- +91 93440 62552
- [email protected]
- Website
- A1 Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- A1 Travels
- Phone
- +91 63742 92677
- [email protected]
- Website
- ARS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- ARS Travels
- Phone
- +91 9444 838 838
- [email protected]
- Website
- PRM Roadways
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- PRM Roadways
- Website
- Friends Motors
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Friends Motors
- Phone
- +91 93635 38745
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harsha Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Harsha Travels
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Coimbatore - Chitra Circle to FlixBus Pollachi - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–270
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Pollachi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,100–14,000
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
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 Anaimalai bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Pollachi station.
Chennai to Anaimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dindigul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Anaimalai is 515 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Chennai to Anaimalai.
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