There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Trichy 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₹6,103–8,472Train
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₹930Bus via FlixBus Chennai - Alandur (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Tiruchirappalli - Palpannaibus FlixBus IN5127
8h 28m₹532–1,539Drive 326.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Trichycar 326.4 km
4h 47m₹3,671–5,303Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Trichytaxi 326.4 km
4h 47m₹7,000–9,000
Chennai to Trichy by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Trichy is to rideshare which costs ₹930 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Trichy 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 Trichy is 326 km. The road distance is 326.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Trichy 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 Trichy, including transfers.
Chennai to Trichy bus services, operated by Essaar travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Trichy 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 Trichy, 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 - Alandur to FlixBus Tiruchirappalli - Palpannai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- 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
- ₹930
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- 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 Trichy bus services, operated by Essaar travels, arrive at Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Trichy is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chennai to Trichy.
Book your Chennai to Trichy bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 192+ hotels available in Trichy.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chennai and Trichy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.