There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Melakadambur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Ariyalur
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalurtrain 12605 / ...
4h 11m₹805–2,358Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Kumbakonamtrain 09419 / ...
9h 7m₹775–2,405Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonambus Chennai - Kumbakonam
7h 18m₹965–2,015Drive 274.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Melakadamburcar 274.1 km
4h 8m₹3,092–4,466Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Melakadamburtaxi 274.1 km
4h 8m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 37m₹6,793–10,272Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 28m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Melakadambur is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Melakadambur is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Melakadambur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ariyalur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Chennai and Melakadambur is 301 km. The road distance is 274.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melakadambur without a car is to train via Ariyalur which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chennai to Melakadambur, including transfers.
Chennai to Melakadambur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melakadambur is to train via Ariyalur which takes 4h 11m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Melakadambur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ariyalur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹377–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- 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 Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Perambur to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹377–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Melakadambur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chennai to Melakadambur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ariyalur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Melakadambur is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Chennai to Melakadambur.
There are 85+ hotels available in Melakadambur.