There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Vallam by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- 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 37m₹6,813–9,372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Thanjavurtrain 16368 / ...
8h 40m₹615–2,422Train via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain 12605
6h 25m₹620–3,024Bus
- 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₹3,726–5,381Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Vallamtaxi 331.3 km
5h₹7,000–9,000Bus 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 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Vallam is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,500.
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 Chennai Egmore and arriving at Alakkudi via Ponmlai Gld Rck. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Chennai and Vallam is 365 km. The road distance is 331.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vallam without a car is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m 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 Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Vallam is to train via Tiruchirappalli which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vallam, Tamil Nādu, 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 34m. Alternatively, MS Transport operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- 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 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 Perambur to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹314–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–9,000
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
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 Vallam bus services, operated by MS Transport, arrive at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Vallam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ponmlai Gld Rck 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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