There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Manamelkudi by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
9h 32mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Arantangitrain 20683
9h 34m₹1,126–3,844Drive 394.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Manamelkudicar 394.1 km
6h 9m₹4,433–6,403Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Manamelkuditaxi 394.1 km
6h 9m₹8,500–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayinguditrain
7h 29m₹7,073–11,422Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ayinguditrain 06197
11h 39m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Manamelkudi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Manamelkudi is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Manamelkudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Manamelkudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Arantangi via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Manamelkudi is 431 km. The road distance is 394.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manamelkudi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Chennai to Manamelkudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Manamelkudi bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Manamelkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Manamelkudi is to bus which takes 9h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Manamelkudi, India?
National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 9h 5m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Arantangi 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 13m.
- 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 Tambaram to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Ayingudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Manamelkudi bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Manamelkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arantangi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Manamelkudi is 394 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Chennai to Manamelkudi.
There are one+ hotels available in Manamelkudi.