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How to get fromChennai to Cholapuramby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Cholapuramtaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    ₹10,130–17,138

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayamtrain train 12661
    9h 16m
    ₹814–3,044

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Srivilliputhurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    10h
    ₹1,480–3,147

  4. Drive  552 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Cholapuramcar car 552 km
    8h 25m
    ₹5,371–7,757

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Cholapuramtaxi taxi 552 km
    8h 25m
    ₹12,000–15,000

  6. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    6h 59m
    ₹5,695–10,273

  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 Rajapalayamtrain train
    7h 42m
    ₹6,210–10,338

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Rajapalayamtrain train
    10h 28m
    ₹6,130–12,808

  9. Bus via Rajapalayam

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Rajapalayambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h 11m
    ₹1,273–2,891

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,933Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Rajapalayam once daily. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 3m. Alternatively, PALSLNT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Srivilliputhur every 3 hours, and the journey takes 9h 35m. Eight other operators also service this route.

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