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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
    ₹9,630–18,138

  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 Rajapalayambus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    10h 26m
    ₹1,063–2,372

  4. Drive  552 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Cholapuramcar car 552 km
    8h 25m
    ₹6,147–8,878

  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
    7h 9m
    ₹5,695–9,773

  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
    ₹6,210–9,838

  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 34m
    ₹6,130–14,808

  9. Bus via Madurai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus bus Chennai - Madurai
    2. Take the bus from Madurai Mattuthavani to Rajapalayambus bus
    11h 7m
    ₹1,115–2,155

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₹7,389Cheapest 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, Al Ayaan Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Rajapalayam every 4 hours, and the journey takes 10h 15m. Nine other operators also service this route.

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