There are 6 ways to get from Kattimedu to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Tambaramtrain 20684
7h 30m₹522–2,927Bus
- Take the bus from Thruthuraipoondi to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
7h 36mDrive 329.7 km
- Drive from Kattimedu to Chennaicar 329.7 km
5h 15m₹3,696–5,338Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kattimedu to Chennaitaxi 329.7 km
5h 15m₹7,000–9,000Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
7h 1m₹6,371–9,567Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Kattimedu to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 13m₹8,472–12,109
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kattimedu to Chennai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹3,000 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kattimedu to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs ₹8,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kattimedu to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thruthuraipoondi and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kattimedu to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tiruturaipundi Junction and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Kattimedu and Chennai is 353 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.
The best way to get from Kattimedu to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Kattimedu to Chennai, including transfers.
Kattimedu to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thruthuraipoondi station.
Kattimedu to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruturaipundi Junction station.
The best way to get from Kattimedu to Chennai is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ₹500 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Kattimedu, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Tambaram 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Thruthuraipoondi to Chennai every 2 hours, and the journey takes 7h 30m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Tiruturaipundi Junction to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thruthuraipoondi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Thruthuraipoondi to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–9,000
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Booking & Getting There
Kattimedu to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Chennai station.
Kattimedu to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kattimedu to Chennai is 330 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Kattimedu to Chennai.
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