There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Konalai by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Lalguditrain 12605 / ...
4h 40m₹721–2,328Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgatebus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
6h 8mDrive 305.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Konalaicar 305.2 km
4h 30m₹3,418–4,936Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Konalaitaxi 305.2 km
4h 30m₹6,500–8,500Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
3h 21m₹5,930–8,638Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Alandur (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Tiruchirappalli - SRM Hospitalbus FlixBus IN5127
8h 10m₹822–1,909Bus #2
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thirupatturbus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
9h 12m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Konalai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Konalai is to subway and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Konalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Konalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Lalgudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Chennai and Konalai is 329 km. The road distance is 305.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Konalai without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chennai to Konalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Konalai bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Konalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Konalai is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Konalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Lalgudi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate 3 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 55m. Nine other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Lalgudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Chennai to Thirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- TSB Tour express
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- TSB Tour express
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Tiruchirappalli - SRM Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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 Konalai bus services, operated by Tranzking Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli Number Tolgate station.
Chennai to Konalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lalgudi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Konalai is 305 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chennai to Konalai.
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