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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ponmalai by subway, plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3h 2m
    ₹5,530–10,638

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain train 12605
    5h 52m
    ₹330–2,594

  3. Bus via Villupuram

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Villupurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Villupuram to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    7h 15m

  4. Drive  328.9 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Ponmalaicar car 328.9 km
    4h 49m
    ₹3,190–4,608

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponmalaitaxi taxi 328.9 km
    4h 49m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  6. Train via Tiruchchirapali

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16127 / ...
    6h 48m
    ₹331–2,601

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    7h 33m
    ₹572–3,180

Chennai to Ponmalai by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket₹330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Manjattidal via Villupuram, Tiruchirappalli, and Ponmlai Gld Rck in around 7h 15m.

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