There are 10 ways to get from Chennai to Uthamapalayam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
9h 56mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Tenitrain 20601
10h 40m₹1,090–3,514Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
11h 32mDrive 529.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Uthamapalayamcar 529.4 km
7h 54m₹5,962–8,612Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Uthamapalayamtaxi 529.4 km
7h 54m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane MAA - COK
- Take the bus from Angamaly to Kattappanabus
7h 33m₹7,103–10,742Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Salem, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
13h 42mFly to Madurai, bus, train, taxi
- 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 Tenitrain
- Take the taxi from Teni to Uthamapalayamtaxi
7h 24m₹6,528–11,457Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
8h 11mFly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
- Take the bus from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
10h 58m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Uthamapalayam is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Uthamapalayam is to fly and bus and train and taxi which takes 7h 24m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹12,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Uthamapalayam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Uthamapalayam - Bypass via FlixBus Theni - Krishna Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Uthamapalayam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Teni via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Chennai and Uthamapalayam is 541 km. The road distance is 529.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Uthamapalayam without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Chennai to Uthamapalayam, including transfers.
Chennai to Uthamapalayam bus services, operated by National Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Uthamapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Uthamapalayam is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,600 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Uthamapalayam, India?
National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Teni 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Cochin International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–15,000
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 Central to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹340–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹340–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Madurai Jn to Teni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Angamaly to Kattappana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–220
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹750–14,000
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 Uthamapalayam bus services, operated by National Travels, arrive at Theni, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Uthamapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Teni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Uthamapalayam is 529 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Chennai to Uthamapalayam.
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