There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ponmalai by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
2h 59m₹6,113–8,472Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
5h 39m₹330–2,594Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
7h 41mDrive 328.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ponmalaicar 328.9 km
4h 49m₹3,699–5,342Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponmalaitaxi 328.9 km
4h 49m₹7,000–9,000Train via Tiruchchirapali
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
8h 29m₹355–2,779Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain 06645 / ...
10h 7m
Chennai to Ponmalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ponmalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ponmalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Manjattidal via Ponmlai Gld Rck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Chennai and Ponmalai is 326 km. The road distance is 328.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chennai to Ponmalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Ponmalai bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponmalai is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹8,500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 39m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
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 Thanjavur to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Ponmalai bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Ponmalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ponmlai Gld Rck station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ponmalai is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chennai to Ponmalai.
There are 193+ hotels available in Ponmalai.