There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Tiruchuli by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Madurai
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadubus Madurai, Tamil Nadu - Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu
9h 41mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jntrain 12661 / ...
9h 44m₹415–3,248Drive 496.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Tiruchulicar 496.5 km
7h 35m₹5,584–8,065Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Tiruchulitaxi 496.5 km
7h 35m₹11,000–13,000Fly to Madurai, bus, train, line 06886 train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Tiruchchulitrain
7h 22m₹5,878–11,307Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Viruthunagarbus
12h 35m₹918–3,976Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
7h 26m₹8,253–20,022Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jntrain
9h 6m₹6,403–10,822
Chennai to Tiruchuli by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchuli is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchuli is to fly and bus and train and line 06886 train which takes 7h 22m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Tiruchuli. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Tiruchuli. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tiruchchuli via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Tiruchuli is 520 km. The road distance is 496.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruchuli without a car is to bus via Madurai which takes 9h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Chennai to Tiruchuli, including transfers.
Chennai to Tiruchuli bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tiruchuli train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Tiruchuli is to bus via Madurai which takes 9h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹410 - ₹3,300 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Tiruchuli, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tiruchuli via Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Tiruchchuli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Aruppukottai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- aai.aero
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- aai.aero
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Viruthunagar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–3,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹800–3,000
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–13,000
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 Tiruchuli bus services, operated by Thirumalaivasan Transports, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Tiruchuli train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Tiruchuli is 496 km. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Chennai to Tiruchuli.
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