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How to get fromChennai to Vallamby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Vallam by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Kallakkudi Plghtrain train 12653
    2. Take the taxi from Kallakkudi Plgh to Vallamtaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    ₹1,115–2,727

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Thanjavurtrain train 16368 / ...
    9h
    ₹615–2,422

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thanjavurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    7h 56m
    ₹828–1,688

  4. Drive  331.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Vallamcar car 331.3 km
    5h
    ₹3,700–5,345

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Vallamtaxi taxi 331.3 km
    5h
    ₹7,000–9,000

  6. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Vallamtaxi taxi
    3h 41m
    ₹6,230–9,038

  7. Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Thanjavurbus bus Chennai - Thanjavur
    8h 56m
    ₹840–1,805

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Vallam, Tamil Nādu, India?

Hans Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thanjavur 5 times a day, and the journey takes 7h 45m. 17 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Thanjavur twice a week. Tickets cost ₹260–2,000 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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