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 Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain 06490 / ...
6h 41m₹350–2,744Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
9h 28mDrive 309.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poondicar 309.8 km
4h 57m₹3,484–5,033Taxi
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain
5h 3m₹6,193–9,472Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Thanjavurtrain 16368 / ...
9h 40m₹375–2,902Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kudikadutrain 06457 / ...
9h 43m
Chennai to Poondi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Poondi is to train via Tiruchirappalli which costs ₹350 - ₹2,800 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Poondi is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs ₹3,400 - ₹5,500.
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 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Kudikadu via Ponmlai Gld Rck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Poondi is 393 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 6h 41m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 6h 41m and costs ₹350 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Kudikadu via Ponmlai Gld Rck in around 6h 41m. 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
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Perambur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
Train from Thiruvarur Jn to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- 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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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 Ponmlai Gld Rck 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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