There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, 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, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
8h 7mDrive 309.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poondicar 309.8 km
4h 57m₹3,500–5,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Poonditaxi 309.8 km
4h 57m₹6,500–8,500Subway, fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
- Take the taxi from Thanjavur to Poonditaxi
4h 56m₹6,520–9,088Bus 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₹850–1,805Fly to Salem, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem to Tanjore New Bus Standbus
7h 53m₹7,620–14,688
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
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 subway and fly and train and taxi which takes 4h 56m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
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 MS Transport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu 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 and takes 8h 7m.
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, MS Transport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- 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 Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- 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
- MS Transport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- MS Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹370–8,500
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
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Poondi bus services, operated by MS Transport, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 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.
There are 99+ hotels available in Poondi.