There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Poombarai by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi via Dindigul
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Poombaraitaxi
9h 24m₹2,085–5,106Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Palanitrain 22651
- Take the taxi from Palani to Poombaraitaxi
10h 27m₹2,011–4,444Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai to Periyakulambus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the taxi from Periyakulam to Poombaraitaxi
10h 31mDrive 531.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poombaraicar 531.6 km
8h 19m₹5,965–8,615Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Poombaraitaxi 531.6 km
8h 19m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Poombaraitaxi
7h 25m₹7,260–14,808Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kodaikanalbus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
11h 23mFly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Poombaraitaxi
7h 12m₹10,030–16,038Fly to Salem, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Poombaraitaxi
9h 8m₹7,770–14,078Fly to Madurai, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Tenitrain
- Take the taxi from Teni to Poombaraitaxi
8h 30m₹6,995–11,373Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the train from Dindigul Jn to Palanitrain
- Take the taxi from Palani to Poombaraitaxi
7h 59m₹7,490–12,338
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Poombarai is to train and taxi which costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,500 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Poombarai is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 12m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹16,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Poombarai. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Kodaikanal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Chennai and Poombarai is 564 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poombarai without a car is to train and taxi via Dindigul which takes 9h 24m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Chennai to Poombarai, including transfers.
Chennai to Poombarai bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Poombarai bus services, operated by Essaar Travels, arrive at Kodaikanal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Poombarai is 532 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Chennai to Poombarai.
There are 500+ hotels available in Poombarai.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Poombarai, India?
Essaar Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal twice daily, and the journey takes 11h. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Podanur Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹310–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹310–370
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Salem Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Dindigul Jn to Palani
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 91- 7872898989
- [email protected]
- Website
- ACLS Navigator
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ACLS Navigator
- Website
- Krs travels
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Krs travels
- Website
- Veera Travels
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Veera Travels
- Phone
- +91 9790422956
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vicky Travels
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Vicky Travels
- Website
- Vicky Travels
- Website
- Subam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Subam Travels
- Website
- Ijs Transports
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ijs Transports
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rengha Holidays & Tourism Private Limited
- Website
- David King Travels
Bus from Chennai to Periyakulam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- David King Travels
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- Essaar Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Essaar Travels
- Website
- Vpm Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Vpm Travels
- Website
- Bsrr Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Bsrr Travels
- Website
- HKB Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- HKB Travels
- Website
- Cumbum Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kodaikanal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Cumbum Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–14,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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