There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur by plane, train, bus, night bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain
3h 50m₹6,692–8,831Train via Tiruchirappalli
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Tiruchchirapalitrain 22661 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinadtrain 06125 / ...
8h 9m₹709–3,944Train
- Take the train from Tambaram to Karaikkudi Jntrain 12605 / ...
7h 47m₹729–3,284Bus
- Take the bus from Kilambakkam to Kovilpattibus
9h 25m₹1,828–3,530Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Maraimalai Nagar to Tirumayannightbus
10h 23m₹942–1,830Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Pallathur387.3 km
5h 38mDrive 387.3 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathurcar 387.3 km
5h 38m₹4,370–6,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathurtaxi 387.3 km
5h 38m₹8,500–11,000
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur is to night bus which costs ₹900 - ₹1,900 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Airport Metro and arriving at Kovilpatti via Kilambakkam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Karaikkudi Jn via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Pallathur is 390 km. The road distance is 387.3 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, depart from Kilambakkam station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs ₹700 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Pallathur, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Karaikkudi Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Kallada Tours and Travels operates a bus from Kilambakkam to Kovilpatti once daily. Tickets cost ₹900–2,300 and the journey takes 6h 59m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Karaikkudi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Tambaram to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chettinad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Kilambakkam to Kovilpatti
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹900–2,300
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Maraimalai Nagar to Tirumayan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹386
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Pallathur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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
Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur bus services, operated by Kallada Tours and Travels, arrive at Kovilpatti station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Karaikkudi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Pallathur.
There are 40+ hotels available in Pallathur.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Pallathur. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









