There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Vallam by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kallakkudi Plghtrain 12653
- Take the taxi from Kallakkudi Plgh to Vallamtaxi
4h 53m₹1,115–2,727Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Thanjavurtrain 16368 / ...
9h₹615–2,422Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
8h 6mDrive 331.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Vallamcar 331.3 km
5h₹3,743–5,406Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vallamtaxi 331.3 km
5h₹7,000–9,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Vallamtaxi
3h 41m₹6,730–8,538Bus 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 Thanjavurbus Chennai - Thanjavur
8h 56m₹840–1,805
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Vallam is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vallam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Vallam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Vallam. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Thanjavur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Chennai and Vallam is 332 km. The road distance is 331.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vallam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 53m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chennai to Vallam, including transfers.
Chennai to Vallam bus services, operated by MS Transport, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vallam is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,500 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India?
MS Transport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 55m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Thanjavur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- 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 Kallakkudi Plgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Perambur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Website
- MS Transport
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- MS Transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹900–9,000
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Vallam bus services, operated by MS Transport, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Vallam is 331 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Chennai to Vallam.
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