There are 5 ways to get from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Morappurtrain 06027 / ...
5h 33m₹972–2,576Bus
- Take the bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherrybus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320
7h 57m₹1,590–3,712Drive 240.9 km
- Drive from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalaicar 240.9 km
3h 43m₹2,722–3,932Taxi
- Take the taxi from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalaitaxi 240.9 km
3h 43m₹5,000–6,500Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Morappurtrain
5h 3m₹7,769–14,426
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹2,600 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai. However, there are services departing from Koyembedu and arriving at FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai. However, there are services departing from Pachaiyappas and arriving at Morappur via Chennai Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Choolaimedu and Theerthamalai is 302 km. The road distance is 240.9 km.
The best way to get from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai, including transfers.
Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Koyembedu station.
Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs ₹950 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Choolaimedu, India and Theerthamalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Morappur every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koyembedu to Theerthamalai via Pondicherry, FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, and FlixBus Uthangarai - Bypass in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Morappur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Salem Jn to Morappur
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Koyembedu to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,100
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Morappur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Choolaimedu to Theerthamalai.