There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kuthalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thiruvidaimaruthurbus Chennai - Thiruvidaimaruthur
4h 54m₹823–1,805Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kutralamtrain 16865 / ...
5h 40m₹210–1,700Drive 266 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kuthalamcar 266 km
4h 27m₹2,982–4,307Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kuthalamtaxi 266 km
4h 27m₹5,500–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kutralamtrain
5h 50m₹6,170–9,338
Chennai to Kuthalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kuthalam is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kuthalam is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kuthalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Thiruvidaimaruthur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kutralam. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Chennai and Kuthalam is 284 km. The road distance is 266 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kuthalam without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Chennai to Kuthalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kuthalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kuthalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kuthalam is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs ₹800 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kuthalam, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thiruvidaimaruthur once daily. Tickets cost ₹419–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kutralam twice daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kutralam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kutralam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thiruvidaimaruthur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹419–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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 Kuthalam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thiruvidaimaruthur station.
Chennai to Kuthalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kutralam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kuthalam is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chennai to Kuthalam.
There are 111+ hotels available in Kuthalam.