There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Būdalūr by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Budalurtrain 20605 / ...
6h 50m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
9h 24m₹578–2,148Drive 332.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Būdalūrcar 332.1 km
5h 1m₹3,229–4,663Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Būdalūrtaxi 332.1 km
5h 1m₹7,000–9,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, line 16188 train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Budalurtrain
4h 33m₹5,640–11,588Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
7h 7m₹341–2,701Bus 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 Thanjavurbus Chennai - Thanjavur
10h 24m₹590–2,265Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Budalurtrain
8h 45m₹6,080–11,478
Chennai to Būdalūr by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Būdalūr is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Būdalūr is to fly and line 16188 train which takes 4h 33m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Būdalūr. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Budalur. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Chennai and Būdalūr is 369 km. The road distance is 332.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Būdalūr without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Budalur takes 6h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chennai to Būdalūr bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Būdalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Būdalūr is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,200 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Būdalūr, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Budalur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thanjavur every 3 hours, and the journey takes 7h 45m. 17 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Budalur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Budalur
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Budalur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9600604974
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Alif Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Alif Travels
- Website
- Balamani Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Balamani Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Website
- Evn Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evn Travels
- Website
- PR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- PR Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- SSA Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SSA Tours and Travels
- Website
- New Grand Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- New Grand Travels
- Website
- Aruna Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aruna Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Rutvika Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rutvika Travels
- Website
- KVN Tourism and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KVN Tourism and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Būdalūr bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chennai to Būdalūr train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Budalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Būdalūr is 332 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Chennai to Būdalūr.
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