There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Melattur 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
5h 12m₹1,113–2,215Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Papanasamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 31m₹547–2,113Drive 300.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Melatturcar 300.1 km
4h 48m₹3,365–4,860Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Melatturtaxi 300.1 km
4h 48m₹6,500–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasamtrain
5h 26m₹6,480–9,628Bus via Kumbakonam
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kumbakonambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 23mTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Papanasamtrain 09419
8h 53m₹550–2,134
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Melattur is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Melattur is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Melattur. 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 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Melattur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Papanasam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Chennai and Melattur is 299 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melattur without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Chennai to Melattur, including transfers.
Chennai to Melattur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melattur is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Melattur, 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 Papanasam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- 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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Perambur to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Melattur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thiruvidaimaruthur station.
Chennai to Melattur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Melattur is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Chennai to Melattur.
There are 99+ hotels available in Melattur.