There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Rayavaram by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottaitrain 12605 / ...
6h 7m₹731–2,497Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayamtrain 16849
7h 44m₹671–3,231Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Pudukkottaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
8h 10mNight bus
- Take the nightbus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayannightbus
11h 8m₹750–839Drive 395.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Rayavaramcar 395.1 km
5h 48m₹4,433–6,403Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Rayavaramtaxi 395.1 km
5h 48m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayamtrain
5h 15m₹5,970–9,618Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Pudukkottaitrain
9h 12m₹6,550–12,578
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Rayavaram is to night bus which costs ₹750 - ₹850 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Rayavaram is to fly and train which takes 5h 15m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹10,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Rayavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Pudukkottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Rayavaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pudukkottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Chennai and Rayavaram is 407 km. The road distance is 395.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Rayavaram without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chennai to Rayavaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Rayavaram bus services, operated by THIRU Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Rayavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Rayavaram is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Rayavaram, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 48m. Alternatively, THIRU Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai every 3 hours, and the journey takes 7h 50m. 12 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
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 Tirumayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tirumayam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Salem Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- 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
- Website
- THIRU Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- THIRU Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- (SBLT) Shri Bhagiyalakshimi Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Website
- Rithish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Rithish Travels
- Website
- Ayya Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ayya Travels
- Website
- KVN Tourism and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- KVN Tourism and Travels
- Website
- Sri Renganathan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Renganathan Travels
- Website
- New SKN Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- New SKN Tours & Travels
- Website
- Arv Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Arv Travels
- Website
- New Sp Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- New Sp Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Narayanamoorthy Travels Chennai
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tirumayan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Rayavaram bus services, operated by THIRU Travels, arrive at Pudukkottai station.
Chennai to Rayavaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pudukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Rayavaram is 395 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Chennai to Rayavaram.
There are 42+ hotels available in Rayavaram.