There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Pallathur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jntrain 22661 / ...
7h 2m₹635–2,439Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain 16849
7h 55m₹611–3,151Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Karaikudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
8h 45mDrive 406.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pallathurcar 406.5 km
5h 57m₹3,943–5,695Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pallathurtaxi 406.5 km
5h 57m₹9,000–11,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyurtrain
5h 21m₹5,910–12,038Bus via Arantangi
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arantangibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
9h 32m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pallathur is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,500 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pallathur is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pallathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Karaikudi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pallathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Pallathur is 437 km. The road distance is 406.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pallathur without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Chennai to Pallathur, including transfers.
Chennai to Pallathur bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Pallathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pallathur is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pallathur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 48m. Alternatively, (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Karaikudi hourly, and the journey takes 8h 30m. 14 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kottaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Website
- Jk Transport
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Jk Transport
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Rithish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rithish Travels
- Website
- KRT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- KRT Travels
- Phone
- +91 7094688666
- [email protected]
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Website
- PALSLNT Travels
- Phone
- +91 89399 49730
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Sri SMS Travels
- Website
- KVN Tourism and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- KVN Tourism and Travels
- Website
- Vairam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vairam Travels
- Website
- Sree Kannathal Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sree Kannathal Travels
- Website
- New SKN Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- New SKN Tours & Travels
- Website
- New Sp Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- New Sp Travels
- Website
- THIRU Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- THIRU Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- THIRU Travels
- Website
- Lekshanyaa Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Karaikudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lekshanyaa Tours & Travels
- Website
- Unicorn Tranz
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Unicorn Tranz
- Website
- Sri Renganathan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sri Renganathan Travels
- Website
- LION Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- LION Travels
- Website
- Arv Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Arv Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Narayanamoorthy Travels Chennai
- Website
- Seven Hills Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arantangi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Seven Hills Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–11,000
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 Pallathur bus services, operated by (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels, arrive at Karaikudi station.
Chennai to Pallathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pallathur is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Chennai to Pallathur.
There are 41+ hotels available in Pallathur.