There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Thirukkanur by train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
3h 6m₹485–1,649Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
3h 52mDrive 157.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thirukkanurcar 157.8 km
2h 24m₹1,779–2,570Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thirukkanurtaxi 157.8 km
2h 24m₹3,500–4,300Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5130 / ...
5h 35m₹608–1,177
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thirukkanur is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thirukkanur is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thirukkanur. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thirukkanur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Villupuram Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Thirukkanur is 181 km. The road distance is 157.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukkanur without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Chennai to Thirukkanur, including transfers.
Chennai to Thirukkanur bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thirukkanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirukkanur is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thirukkanur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Siddhan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Viluppuram - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹310–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,300
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 Thirukkanur bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, arrive at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thirukkanur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thirukkanur is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Chennai to Thirukkanur.
There are 1159+ hotels available in Thirukkanur.