There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Rishivandiyam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ulundurpettrain 16101
3h 30m₹1,178–2,658Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
5h 19mDrive 222.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Rishivandiyamcar 222.3 km
3h 22m₹2,510–3,625Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Rishivandiyamtaxi 222.3 km
3h 22m₹5,000–6,000Fly, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadubus
4h 55m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Rishivandiyam is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Rishivandiyam is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Rishivandiyam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Rishivandiyam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ulundurpet via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Rishivandiyam is 231 km. The road distance is 222.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Rishivandiyam without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Chennai to Rishivandiyam, including transfers.
Chennai to Rishivandiyam bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Rishivandiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Rishivandiyam is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Rishivandiyam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ulundurpet once daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, Kg Bus Transports operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ulundurpet
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Rishivandiyam bus services, operated by Kg Bus Transports, arrive at Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Rishivandiyam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ulundurpet station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Rishivandiyam is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Chennai to Rishivandiyam.
There are two+ hotels available in Rishivandiyam.