There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Cholapuram by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cholapuramtaxi
4h 53m₹9,713–19,972Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayamtrain 12661 / ...
9h 18m₹814–3,044Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Sivagiribus
8h 15m₹1,462–3,296Drive 552 km
- Drive from Chennai to Cholapuramcar 552 km
8h 25m₹6,210–8,969Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Cholapuramtaxi 552 km
8h 25m₹12,000–15,000Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain
7h 10m₹6,278–11,107Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayamtrain
8h₹6,793–10,672Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
10h 48m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Cholapuram is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Cholapuram is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Cholapuram. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Sivagiri via Virugambakkam Saradha Nagar and Koyembedu Omni Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Cholapuram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Rajapalayam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Cholapuram is 655 km. The road distance is 552 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cholapuram without a car is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chennai to Cholapuram, including transfers.
Chennai to Cholapuram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cholapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Cholapuram is to bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Cholapuram, India?
Jayavin Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Sivagiri once daily. Tickets cost ₹800–2,400 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu Omni Bus stand to Sivagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,400
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹1,000–2,000
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–15,000
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 Cholapuram bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Cholapuram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Rajapalayam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Cholapuram is 552 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Chennai to Cholapuram.
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