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How to get fromChennai to Coimbatoreby subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Coimbatore by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, fly to Coimbatore International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    4h 5m
    ₹5,060–12,158

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Coimbatore Jntrain train 12623 / ...
    6h 57m
    ₹280–2,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Coimbatorebus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    9h 10m
    ₹500–4,000

  4. Drive  481.7 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Coimbatorecar car 481.7 km
    7h 10m
    ₹5,392–7,788

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Coimbatoretaxi taxi 481.7 km
    7h 10m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Coimbatoretaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    ₹8,530–13,738

  7. Fly to Salem, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the bus from Salem to Gandhipurambus bus
    5h 26m
    ₹7,160–12,238

  8. Bus via Vadalapani

    1. Take the bus from Vadalapani to Coimbatorebus bus
    13h 30m
    ₹1,010–3,061

Chennai to Coimbatore by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket₹280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Coimbatore Jn every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Coimbatore hourly, and the journey takes 9h 10m. 21 other operators also service this route.

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