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There are 8 ways to get from Coimbatore to Chennai by plane, subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane CJB - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    3h 10m
    ₹5,061–11,913

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Peramburtrain train 12676 / ...
    6h 53m
    ₹280–2,200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    9h 10m
    ₹500–1,400

  4. Drive  482.7 km

    1. Drive from Coimbatore to Chennaicar car 482.7 km
    7h 9m
    ₹4,678–6,756

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Chennaitaxi taxi 482.7 km
    7h 9m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Coimbatore to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    4h 14m
    ₹8,572–13,727

  7. Train to Salem, fly

    1. Take the train from Coimbatore Jn to Salem Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SXV - MAA
    5h 16m
    ₹6,054–11,237

  8. Bus via Dharmapuri

    1. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Dharmapuribus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Dharmapuri to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    10h 39m
    ₹1,100–4,246

Coimbatore to Chennai by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket₹280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Coimbatore, India and Chennai, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Coimbatore Jn to Perambur every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹280–2,200 and the journey takes 6h 53m. Alternatively, Eesan Travels operates a bus from Coimbatore to Chennai every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 10m. 28 other operators also service this route.

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