There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Thondi by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Roadtrain
- Take the taxi from Devakottai Road to Thonditaxi
8h 34m₹1,115–3,811Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thondibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
9h 50mDrive 437.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thondicar 437.3 km
6h 46m₹4,901–7,079Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thonditaxi 437.3 km
6h 46m₹9,500–12,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Karaikkudi Jn to Thonditaxi
6h 7m₹6,970–10,188Fly to Madurai, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
- Take the taxi from Ramanathapuram to Thonditaxi
7h 35m₹5,955–10,223Fly to Salem, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Karaikkudi Jn to Thonditaxi
10h 30m₹6,890–13,028
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thondi is to train and taxi which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thondi is to fly and train and taxi which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Thondi. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 50m.
The distance between Chennai and Thondi is 480 km. The road distance is 437.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thondi without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,900.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Chennai to Thondi, including transfers.
Chennai to Thondi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Thondi bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thondi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thondi is 437 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Chennai to Thondi.
Book your Chennai to Thondi bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thondi, Tamil Nādu, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thondi 5 times a day, and the journey takes 9h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Devakottai Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Madurai Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Salem Jn to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thondi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Thondi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thondi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹750–12,000
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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