There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Veppathur by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Aduturaitrain 16865 / ...
6h 5m₹448–1,941Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonambus Chennai - Kumbakonam
6h 58m₹745–1,715Drive 273.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Veppathurcar 273.3 km
4h 27m₹3,120–4,506Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Veppathurtaxi 273.3 km
4h 27m₹6,000–7,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonamtrain
5h 40m₹5,960–9,598Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
7h 9m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Veppathur is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹2,000 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Veppathur is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Veppathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kumbakonam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Veppathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Aduturai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Veppathur is 308 km. The road distance is 273.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veppathur without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chennai to Veppathur, including transfers.
Chennai to Veppathur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Veppathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Veppathur is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ₹440 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,800 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Veppathur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Aduturai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Aduturai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Veppathur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Chennai to Veppathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aduturai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Veppathur is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chennai to Veppathur.
There are 115+ hotels available in Veppathur.