There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thirucherai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Aduturaitrain 16865 / ...
5h 52m₹558–2,061Bus via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 11mDrive 284.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thirucheraicar 284.6 km
4h 35m₹3,211–4,637Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thirucheraitaxi 284.6 km
4h 35m₹6,000–8,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
6h 23m₹6,673–10,122Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 16m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thirucherai is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thirucherai is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thirucherai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thirucherai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Aduturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Chennai and Thirucherai is 315 km. The road distance is 284.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirucherai without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Chennai to Thirucherai, including transfers.
Chennai to Thirucherai bus services, operated by Green Channel Express, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thirucherai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirucherai is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thirucherai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Aduturai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Alternatively, Green Channel Express operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- 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 Aduturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
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 Thirucherai bus services, operated by Green Channel Express, arrive at Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thirucherai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aduturai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thirucherai is 285 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Chennai to Thirucherai.
There are 85+ hotels available in Thirucherai.