There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Needamangalam by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Thiruvidaimaruthur
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thiruvidaimaruthurbus Chennai - Thiruvidaimaruthur
5h 9m₹1,063–2,115Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nidamangalamtrain 16179
6h 27m₹230–1,800Drive 301.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Needamangalamcar 301.9 km
4h 47m₹3,384–4,887Taxi
- 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₹6,160–9,238Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thiruvarur Membalam Bus standbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
9h 11m
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 ₹3,300 - ₹4,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Needamangalam. 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 9m.
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 300 km. The road distance is 301.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Needamangalam without a car is to bus via Thiruvidaimaruthur which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Chennai to Needamangalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Needamangalam bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 bus via Thiruvidaimaruthur which takes 5h 9m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Needamangalam, 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 Nidamangalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 27m.
- 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
- 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 Thiruvarur Membalam Bus stand
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 Membalam Bus stand 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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