There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Thopputhurai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain 20683
8h 55m₹446–3,644Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Nagapattinam to Vedaranyambus
10h 4mDrive 340.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thopputhuraicar 340.1 km
5h 32m₹3,826–5,526Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thopputhuraitaxi 340.1 km
5h 32m₹7,500–9,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruturaipundi Junctiontrain
8h 45m₹6,373–10,622Bus via Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
11h 4m
Chennai to Thopputhurai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thopputhurai is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thopputhurai is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs ₹3,800 - ₹6,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Thopputhurai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Vedaranyam via Nagapattinam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thopputhurai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Topputurai via Tambaram and Tiruturaipundi Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Chennai and Thopputhurai is 377 km. The road distance is 340.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thopputhurai without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Chennai to Thopputhurai, including transfers.
Chennai to Thopputhurai bus services, operated by Olive Travels Lines, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thopputhurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thopputhurai is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs ₹440 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thopputhurai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Tiruturaipundi Junction 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thopputhurai via Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, and Vedaranyam in around 10h 4m.
- 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 Tambaram to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Tiruturaipundi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Nagapattinam to Vedaranyam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,000
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 Thopputhurai bus services, operated by Olive Travels Lines, arrive at Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Thopputhurai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruturaipundi Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thopputhurai is 340 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Chennai to Thopputhurai.
There are 35+ hotels available in Thopputhurai.