There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Pallathur by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605 / ...
7h 4m₹635–2,439Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
9h 48mNight bus
- Take the night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayannightbus
11h 12m₹850–979Drive 406.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pallathurcar 406.5 km
5h 57m₹4,570–6,601Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pallathurtaxi 406.5 km
5h 57m₹9,000–11,000Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain 06125 / ...
9h 37m₹635–3,329Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
5h 19m₹6,493–9,872
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pallathur is to night bus which costs ₹850 - ₹1,000 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pallathur is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pallathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
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 4m.
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 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Chennai to Pallathur, including transfers.
Chennai to Pallathur bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 4m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pallathur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Karaikkudi Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu every 4 hours, and the journey takes 9h 5m.
- 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 Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pallathur bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Avudaiyarkoil, Tamil Nadu 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 40+ hotels available in Pallathur.