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How to get fromChennai to Kalahasteeswarar Templeby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonamtrain train 09419 / ...
    6h 5m
    ₹220–1,700

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonambus bus Chennai - Kumbakonam
    7h 6m
    ₹460–1,400

  3. Drive  277.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Templecar car 277.9 km
    4h 24m
    ₹3,110–4,493

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Templetaxi taxi 277.9 km
    4h 24m
    ₹6,000–7,500

  5. 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 Kumbakonamtrain train
    5h 53m
    ₹5,660–9,238

  6. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kumbakonambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 16m
    ₹440–1,200

  7. Train via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Kumbakonamtrain train 09419 / ...
    8h 58m
    ₹220–1,700

Chennai to Kalahasteeswarar Temple by bus and foot

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket₹440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kalahasteeswarar Temple, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kumbakonam 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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