There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16751 / ...
6h 46m₹320–2,497Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonambus Chennai - Kumbakonam
6h 51m₹685–1,635Drive 278.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Oppiliappan Templecar 278.6 km
4h 32m₹3,143–4,540Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Oppiliappan Templetaxi 278.6 km
4h 32m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Manjattidal to Tirunagesvaramtrain
6h 25m₹6,243–9,572Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 1m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple. 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 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tirunagesvaram via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Chennai and Oppiliappan Temple is 310 km. The road distance is 278.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple, including transfers.
Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Oppiliappan Temple, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai J every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 40m. 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 Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Manjattidal to Tirunagesvaram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 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 32m
- 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 Oppiliappan Temple bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Chennai to Oppiliappan Temple.
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