There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli by plane, bus, train, rideshare, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
2h 57m₹6,113–8,522Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22675 / ...
7h 15m₹250–2,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
6h 30m₹480–1,400Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli325.7 km
5h 22m₹933Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypassbus FlixBus IN5111 / ...
8h 5m₹508–1,627Drive 324.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tiruchirappallicar 324.8 km
4h 45m₹3,659–5,285Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tiruchirappallitaxi 324.8 km
4h 45m₹7,000–9,000
Chennai to Tiruchirappalli by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli is to rideshare which costs ₹933 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹8,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tiruchchirapali. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli is 327 km. The road distance is 324.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs ₹480 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli, including transfers.
Chennai to Tiruchirappalli bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tiruchirappalli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹8,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹480 - ₹1,400 and takes 6h 30m, you could also train, which costs ₹250 - ₹2,000 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tiruchirappalli, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Essaar travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m. IntrCity SmartBus also services this route twice daily.
- 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 Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 84899 10650
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,600
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹933
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
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 Tiruchirappalli bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tiruchirappalli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tiruchirappalli is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli.
Book your Chennai to Tiruchirappalli bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 189+ hotels available in Tiruchirappalli.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.