There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Chettinad by train, bus, night 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 Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
7h 7m₹685–2,499Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain 16849
8h₹661–3,221Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Karaikudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 52mNight bus
- Take the nightbus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayannightbus
11h 9m₹790–879Drive 403.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chettinadcar 403.2 km
5h 53m₹4,514–6,521Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chettinadtaxi 403.2 km
5h 53m₹9,000–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
5h 26m₹5,960–9,608
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chettinad is to night bus which costs ₹750 - ₹900 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chettinad is to fly and train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Karaikudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Chettinad. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Chettinad is 440 km. The road distance is 403.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chettinad without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Chennai to Chettinad, including transfers.
Chennai to Chettinad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chettinad is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chettinad, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karaikudi hourly, and the journey takes 8h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
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 Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Chettinad bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Karaikudi station.
Chennai to Chettinad train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chettinad is 403 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Chennai to Chettinad.
There are 43+ hotels available in Chettinad.