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How to get fromChennai to Poondiby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train via Tiruchirappalli

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16127 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train 16752 / ...
    7h 30m
    ₹721–3,201

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Thanjavurtrain train 16368 / ...
    9h 2m
    ₹635–2,452

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    7h 57m
    ₹838–1,688

  4. Drive  309.8 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Poondicar car 309.8 km
    4h 57m
    ₹3,476–5,021

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Poonditaxi taxi 309.8 km
    4h 57m
    ₹6,500–8,500

  6. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain train
    5h 1m
    ₹6,020–9,588

  7. Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavurbus bus Chennai - Thanjavur
    8h 57m
    ₹850–1,805

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,348Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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, Tranzking Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thanjavur every 3 hours, and the journey takes 7h 45m. 17 other operators also service this route.

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