There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti by bus, train, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpattibus
9h 26m₹1,288–2,726Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirupatturnightbus
11h 42m₹600–669Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kallaltrain 16751
9h 41m₹705–2,723Drive 424.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatticar 424.3 km
6h 14m₹4,791–6,920Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pillaiyarpattitaxi 424.3 km
6h 14m₹9,000–12,000Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallaltrain 16751 / ...
10h 11m₹805–3,629Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallaltrain
5h 53m₹6,663–10,172Fly to Madurai, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Standbus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Kovilpattibus
- Take the taxi from Kovilpatti to Pillaiyarpattitaxi
6h 34m₹6,438–11,807
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti is to night bus which costs ₹600 - ₹700 and takes 11h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti is to fly and train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Kovilpatti via Koyembedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kallal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Pillaiyarpatti is 489 km. The road distance is 424.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti without a car is to bus which takes 9h 26m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti, including transfers.
Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti is to bus which takes 9h 26m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹2,800 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pillaiyarpatti, India?
Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹950–2,300 and the journey takes 7h 28m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Kallal once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
- 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 Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
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 Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kallal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹950–2,300
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Madurai to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirupattur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to M.G.R Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Estimated price
- ₹330–12,000
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 Pillaiyarpatti bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kallal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti is 424 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Chennai to Pillaiyarpatti.
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