There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Pettavaithalai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
7h 1mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
9h 2m₹365–2,829Drive 342.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pettavaithalaicar 342.6 km
5h 2m₹3,869–5,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pettavaithalaitaxi 342.6 km
5h 2m₹7,500–9,500Fly to Trichy International Airport, line 06123 train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pettaivayatalaitrain
4h 44m₹6,223–9,372Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapallibus Chennai - Tiruchirapalli
8h 24m₹592–2,315Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Pettaivayatalaitrain
6h 28m₹4,723–12,512
Chennai to Pettavaithalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pettavaithalai is to train which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pettavaithalai is to fly and line 06123 train which takes 4h 44m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pettavaithalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pettavaithalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pettaivayatalai via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Pettavaithalai is 362 km. The road distance is 342.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pettavaithalai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Chennai to Pettavaithalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Pettavaithalai bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Pettavaithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pettavaithalai is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹360 - ₹2,900 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pettavaithalai, India?
Essaar travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali hourly. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Pettaivayatalai
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Salem Jn to Pettaivayatalai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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 Pettavaithalai bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Pettavaithalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pettavaithalai is 343 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Chennai to Pettavaithalai.
There are 190+ hotels available in Pettavaithalai.