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How to get fromChennai to Trichyby train, bus, rideshare, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Trichy by train, bus, rideshare, subway, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Ponmlai Gld Rck

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain train 12605
    4h 51m
    ₹470–2,044

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain train 16127 / ...
    5h 35m
    ₹230–1,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappallibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    6h 35m
    ₹722–1,566

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Chennai to Tiruchirappallirideshare rideshare 325.7 km
    5h 22m
    ₹898

  5. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    3h 5m
    ₹5,520–8,138

  6. Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapallibus bus Chennai - Tiruchirapalli
    6h 45m
    ₹480–1,400

  7. Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Alandur (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Tiruchirappalli - Palpannaibus bus FlixBus IN5127 / ...
    8h 28m
    ₹532–1,539

  8. Drive  326.4 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Trichycar car 326.4 km
    4h 47m
    ₹3,663–5,290

  9. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Trichytaxi taxi 326.4 km
    4h 47m
    ₹7,000–9,000

Chennai to Trichy by train

Calendar136Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 338.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Trichy, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck once daily. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Zingbus operates a bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ₹470–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 30m. 25 other operators also service this route.

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