There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Arimalam by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottaitrain 12605 / ...
6h 17m₹751–2,547Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
9h 38mNight bus
- Take the night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Pudukkottainightbus
10h 51m₹910–1,079Drive 396.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Arimalamcar 396.3 km
5h 50m₹4,468–6,453Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Arimalamtaxi 396.3 km
5h 50m₹8,500–11,000Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottaitrain 06125 / ...
9h 27m₹875–3,579Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottaitrain
- Take the taxi from Pudukkottai to Arimalamtaxi
5h 9m₹6,733–10,122
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Arimalam is to night bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,100 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Arimalam is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Arimalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Arimalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pudukkottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Chennai and Arimalam is 409 km. The road distance is 396.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arimalam without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Chennai to Arimalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Arimalam bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Arimalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Arimalam is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arimalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottai 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- 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 Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹500–11,000
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 Arimalam bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Arimalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pudukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Arimalam is 396 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Chennai to Arimalam.
There are 53+ hotels available in Arimalam.