There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Swāmimalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16751 / ...
6h 33m₹330–2,547Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 2mDrive 283.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Swāmimalaicar 283.5 km
4h 29m₹3,194–4,613Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Swāmimalaitaxi 283.5 km
4h 29m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalaitrain
5h 41m₹6,203–9,572
Chennai to Swāmimalai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Swāmimalai is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Swamimalai via Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Swāmimalai is 319 km. The road distance is 283.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Swāmimalai without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Chennai to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Swāmimalai is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Swāmimalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai J every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 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 Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Swāmimalai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Swāmimalai is 284 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Chennai to Swāmimalai.
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