There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Lalgudi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Lalguditrain 12605 / ...
4h 4m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
6h 52mDrive 317.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Lalgudicar 317.8 km
4h 42m₹3,575–5,164Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Lalguditaxi 317.8 km
4h 42m₹7,000–8,500Fly
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
3h 17m₹6,513–8,972Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapallibus Chennai - Tiruchirapalli
7h 45m₹592–2,265
Chennai to Lalgudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Lalgudi is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,700 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Lalgudi is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Lalgudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Lalgudi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Chennai and Lalgudi is 310 km. The road distance is 317.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Lalgudi without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Lalgudi takes 4h 4m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chennai to Lalgudi bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Lalgudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Lalgudi is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,000 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Lalgudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Lalgudi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, Essaar travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Lalgudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Lalgudi bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Lalgudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Lalgudi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Lalgudi is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Chennai to Lalgudi.
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