There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Veeranam Lake by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Neyveli, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the taxi from Neyveli, Tamil Nadu to Veeranam Laketaxi
5h 16mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
5h 18m₹1,197–2,795Drive 238.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Veeranam Lakecar 238.3 km
3h 52m₹2,690–3,886Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Veeranam Laketaxi 238.3 km
3h 52m₹5,000–6,500Fly, train, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jntrain
- Take the taxi from Vridhachalam Jn to Veeranam Laketaxi
5h 43m₹7,363–11,072Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6hTrain via Perambur
- Take the train from Perambur to Chidambaramtrain 09419 / ...
7h 5m₹1,200–2,816
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Veeranam Lake is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Veeranam Lake is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Veeranam Lake. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Veeranam Lake. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Chidambaram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Chennai and Veeranam Lake is 258 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veeranam Lake without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chennai to Veeranam Lake, including transfers.
Chennai to Veeranam Lake bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Veeranam Lake train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veeranam Lake is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Veeranam Lake, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Chidambaram every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- 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 Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Chidambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels A
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Neyveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,500
TaxiBazaar
- Phone
- +91 9876661275
- Website
- taxibazaar.in
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 Veeranam Lake bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Veeranam Lake train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chidambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Veeranam Lake is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chennai to Veeranam Lake.
There are 59+ hotels available in Veeranam Lake.