There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Mayiladuturai J
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16751 / ...
5h 8m₹760–2,297Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Karaikaltrain 11017
8h 58m₹553–2,220Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
6h 42mDrive 267.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thirukkalacherrycar 267.3 km
4h 30m₹3,015–4,355Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thirukkalacherrytaxi 267.3 km
4h 30m₹6,000–7,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹2,300 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Mayiladuturai J via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Thirukkalacherry is 310 km. The road distance is 267.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry without a car is to train via Mayiladuturai J which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry, including transfers.
Chennai to Thirukkalacherry bus services, operated by Swarnam Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thirukkalacherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry is to train via Mayiladuturai J which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thirukkalacherry, 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, Swarnam Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- 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 Perambur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Website
- Swarnam Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Swarnam Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- 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 Thirukkalacherry bus services, operated by Swarnam Travels, arrive at Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thirukkalacherry train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mayiladuturai J station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thirukkalacherry is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chennai to Thirukkalacherry.
There are 57+ hotels available in Thirukkalacherry.