There are 11 ways to get from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Arakkonam
best- Take the train from Erode Jn to Arakkonamtrain 12602 / ...
5h 34m₹1,187–3,719Train
cheapest- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tambaramtrain 16160
8h 57m₹1,025–2,973Bus
- Take the bus from Erode to SRM Universitybus
6h 22m₹1,465–2,470Drive 348.8 km
- Drive from Erode to Kolathur, Chennaicar 348.8 km
5h 20m₹3,935–5,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erode to Kolathur, Chennaitaxi 348.8 km
5h 20m₹5,500–7,000Bus to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Erode to Chithra Airportbus
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
4h 25m₹6,370–10,550Bus via Kilambakkam
- Take the bus from Erode to Kilambakkambus
7h₹1,609–3,133Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
3h 31m₹5,438–12,526Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 55m₹7,009–9,912Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Erode to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 47m₹9,752–13,620Bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Erode to Lalbaugbus
- Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane BLR - MAA
6h 28m₹5,855–8,990
Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Erode and arriving at SRM University via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai. However, there are services departing from Erode Jn and arriving at Tiruvallur via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Erode and Kolathur, Chennai is 378 km. The road distance is 348.8 km.
The best way to get from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai without a car is to train via Arakkonam which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai, including transfers.
Erode to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Erode station.
Erode to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Erode Jn station.
The best way to get from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai is to train via Arakkonam which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,500 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Erode, India and Kolathur, Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Erode Jn to Arakkonam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Erode to SRM University 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹650–1,600 and the journey takes 5h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–4,900
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Erode Jn to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Erode Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Erode Jn to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Erode Jn to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Erode to SRM University
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,600
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹650–1,500
- AC Sleeper/ Seater
- ₹650–1,600
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Erode to Chithra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Erode to Kilambakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹850–2,200
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
Bus from Erode to Lalbaug
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–7,000
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
Red Taxi
- Phone
- +91 42 44 56 78 90
- Website
- redtaxi.co.in
Saravana Track
- Phone
- +91 42 42 27 22 99
- Website
- saravanatrack.com
Shree Krishna Call Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Erode to Kolathur, Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at SRM University station.
Erode to Kolathur, Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erode to Kolathur, Chennai is 349 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Erode to Kolathur, Chennai.
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