There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Sholavandan by train, car, taxi, plane, subway, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sholavandantrain 12631 / ...
6h 49m₹280–2,200Drive 461.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Sholavandancar 461.7 km
6h 55m₹5,175–7,475Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Sholavandantaxi 461.7 km
6h 55m₹10,000–13,000Fly 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 Sholavandantrain
5h 29m₹6,180–9,338Subway, fly to Madurai, bus, line 12632 train
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Sholavandantrain
5h 42m₹5,175–8,973Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the train from Podanur Jn to Sholavandantrain
7h 52m₹5,600–13,908Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Sholavandantrain
7h 28m₹7,800–17,188Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Sholavandantaxi
6h 34m₹9,630–15,538Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Sholavandantrain
8h 19m₹6,080–11,978
Chennai to Sholavandan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Sholavandan is to train which costs ₹280 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Sholavandan is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sholavandan. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Chennai and Sholavandan is 471 km. The road distance is 461.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Sholavandan without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,200.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Sholavandan takes 6h 49m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chennai to Sholavandan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
Chennai to Sholavandan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sholavandan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Sholavandan is 462 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Chennai to Sholavandan.
There are 209+ hotels available in Sholavandan.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Sholavandan, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sholavandan 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 49m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–15,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Sholavandan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Sholavandan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Sholavandan
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Podanur Jn to Sholavandan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Tuti Melur to Sholavandan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Salem Jn to Sholavandan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–13,000
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
B Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 95 11 88 77
- Website
- bcabs.com
Cochin Coastal Cabs
- Phone
- +91 96 56 07 50 00
- Website
- cochincoastalcabs.com
Kochi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 70 34 30 18 15
- Website
- kochitaxi.co.in
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