There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Melattur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Papanasamtrain 09419 / ...
6h 13m₹547–2,113Bus via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 18mDrive 300.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Melatturcar 300.1 km
4h 48m₹3,375–4,874Taxi
- 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 51m₹6,563–9,962Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
8h 15mTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Papanasamtrain 09419
9h 1m₹550–2,134
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Melattur is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 13m.
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, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
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 13m.
The distance between Chennai and Melattur is 337 km. The road distance is 300.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Melattur without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Chennai to Melattur, including transfers.
Chennai to Melattur bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Melattur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Papanasam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 2m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- 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 Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Melattur bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 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.
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