There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Thachur by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salemtrain 22153
4h 37m₹655–2,103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai to Kallakurichibus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
4h 55m₹420–3,300Drive 239.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thachurcar 239.7 km
3h 37m₹2,669–3,856Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thachurtaxi 239.7 km
3h 37m₹5,000–6,500
Chennai to Thachur by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thachur is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹2,100 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thachur is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Kallakurichi. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thachur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chinna Salem via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Chennai and Thachur is 284 km. The road distance is 239.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thachur without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Chennai to Thachur, including transfers.
Chennai to Thachur bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Thachur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thachur is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹650 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thachur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salem once daily. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi hourly, and the journey takes 4h 55m. 23 other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Chinna Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- SKM Tours & Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- SKM Tours & Travels
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 7772929333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Annapurna Bus
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,200
- Website
- Annapurna Bus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- 9001274136
- [email protected]
- Website
- Choudhary travels and cargo
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Choudhary travels and cargo
- Website
- Sana Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Sana Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Phone
- +91 98424 37444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Al Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Al Travels
- Website
- Shishpal Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shishpal Travels
- Phone
- +91 80970 37466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Canara Pinto
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Canara Pinto
- Website
- SP Transport
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- SP Transport
- Phone
- +91 9995388059
- [email protected]
- Website
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- Punchiry Tours and Holidays
- Website
- Jai Sriram Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Jai Sriram Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Leafybus
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Globehopper Mobility
Bus from Chennai to Kallakurichi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Globehopper Mobility
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Thachur bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Kallakurichi station.
Chennai to Thachur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chinna Salem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thachur is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Chennai to Thachur.
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