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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Aruppukottai by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or subway

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Aruppukottaibus bus Chennai - Aruppukottai
    8h 19m
    ₹500–1,400

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12633 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Aruppukkottaitrain train 20681 / ...
    9h 42m
    ₹405–3,111

  3. Drive  501.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Aruppukottaicar car 501.6 km
    7h 29m
    ₹4,866–7,028

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Aruppukottaitaxi taxi 501.6 km
    7h 29m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Tuticorin to Aruppukottaibus bus
    5h 58m
    ₹8,150–15,388

  6. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Aruppukkottaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    9h 12m

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Aruppukkottaitrain train
    7h 12m
    ₹5,700–12,038

  8. Subway, fly to Madurai, bus, train, line 20682 train

    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    3. Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus bus
    4. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain train
    5. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Aruppukkottaitrain train
    6h 56m
    ₹5,295–9,923

  9. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Aruppukottaitaxi taxi
    7h 12m
    ₹10,030–16,038

Chennai to Aruppukottai by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket₹500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 496.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Aruppukottai, India?

IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Aruppukottai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Aruppukottai via Vridhachalam Jn and Aruppukkottai in around 9h 42m.

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