There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Tiruchirappalli
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
7h 30m₹721–3,201Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Thanjavurtrain 16368 / ...
9h 2m₹635–2,452Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
7h 57m₹838–1,688Drive 309.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poondicar 309.8 km
4h 57m₹3,476–5,021Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Poonditaxi 309.8 km
4h 57m₹6,500–8,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
5h 1m₹6,020–9,588Bus 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 Thanjavurbus Chennai - Thanjavur
8h 57m₹850–1,805
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Poondi is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Poondi is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Poondi is 400 km. The road distance is 309.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poondi without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Chennai to Poondi, including transfers.
Chennai to Poondi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poondi is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,700 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Poondi via Tiruchchirapali and Thanjavur in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thanjavur 5 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. 17 other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Perambur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- Lavi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lavi Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Rutvika Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rutvika Travels
- Website
- Maa Tours Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Maa Tours Travels
- Website
- SSA Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SSA Tours and Travels
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Poondi bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Chennai to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Poondi is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Chennai to Poondi.
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