There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Needamangalam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nidamangalamtrain 16179
6h 27m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
9h 6mDrive 301.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Needamangalamcar 301.9 km
4h 47m₹3,446–4,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Needamangalamtaxi 301.9 km
4h 47m₹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 Nidamangalamtrain
5h 14m₹5,660–9,238
Chennai to Needamangalam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Needamangalam is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Needamangalam is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Needamangalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nidamangalam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Needamangalam is 344 km. The road distance is 301.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Needamangalam without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Nidamangalam takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chennai to Needamangalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Needamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Needamangalam is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Needamangalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nidamangalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- 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 Nidamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Nidamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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 Needamangalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Needamangalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nidamangalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Needamangalam is 302 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chennai to Needamangalam.
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