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How to get fromChennai to Chettinadby train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Chettinad by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jntrain train 22661 / ...
    7h 7m
    ₹685–2,499

  2. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16127 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain train 16849
    8h
    ₹661–3,221

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Karaikudibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 52m

  4. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayannightbus night bus
    11h 9m
    ₹790–879

  5. Drive  403.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Chettinadcar car 403.2 km
    5h 53m
    ₹4,503–6,505

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Chettinadtaxi taxi 403.2 km
    5h 53m
    ₹9,000–11,000

  7. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain train
    5h 26m
    ₹5,960–9,608

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karaikudi every 3 hours, and the journey takes 8h 40m. 16 other operators also service this route.

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