There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Kallal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallaltrain 16751 / ...
8h 11m₹371–2,951Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kallaltrain 16751
9h 1m₹290–2,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Karaikudibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
8h 58mDrive 427.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kallalcar 427.5 km
6h 15m₹4,778–6,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kallaltaxi 427.5 km
6h 15m₹9,500–12,000Fly 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 Kallaltrain
5h 36m₹6,170–9,338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavurbus Chennai - Thanjavur
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Kallaltrain 16751
12h 56m₹640–2,665Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Manamadurai Jn to Kallaltrain
7h 40m₹5,305–10,023
Chennai to Kallal by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kallal is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹2,300 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kallal is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kallal. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Karaikudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kallal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Chennai and Kallal is 444 km. The road distance is 427.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kallal without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 11m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Chennai to Kallal, including transfers.
Chennai to Kallal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Kallal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kallal is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 8h 11m and costs ₹370 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 58m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kallal, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Kallal via Tiruchchirapali in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karaikudi hourly, and the journey takes 8h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Thanjavur to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Manamadurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Manamadurai Jn to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Kallal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Karaikudi station.
Chennai to Kallal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kallal is 428 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Chennai to Kallal.
There are 43+ hotels available in Kallal.










