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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Train via Ponmlai Gld Rck
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
4h 51m₹470–2,044Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapalitrain 16127 / ...
5h 35m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappallibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 35mRideshare
- Take the rideshare from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli325.7 km
5h 22m₹899Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
3h₹6,020–8,138Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapallibus Chennai - Tiruchirapalli
6h 45m₹480–1,400Bus 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₹3,648–5,270Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Trichytaxi 326.4 km
4h 47m₹7,000–9,000
Chennai to Trichy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Trichy is to train which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Trichy is to subway and fly which takes 3h and costs ₹6,000 - ₹8,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Tiruchirapalli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
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 5h 35m.
The distance between Chennai and Trichy is 338 km. The road distance is 326.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Trichy without a car is to train via Ponmlai Gld Rck which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Chennai to Trichy, including transfers.
Chennai to Trichy bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai 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 train via Ponmlai Gld Rck which takes 4h 51m and costs ₹470 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 35m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Alandur to FlixBus Tiruchirappalli - Palpannai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹899
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Trichy bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Tiruchirappalli station.
Chennai to Trichy train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ponmlai Gld Rck station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Trichy is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chennai to Trichy.
There are 188+ 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.