There are 8 ways to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi by plane, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or ferry
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Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Manjattidal to Koradacheritrain
4h 18m₹6,753–8,744Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Koradacheritrain 16179
7h 10m₹529–2,794Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
- Take the taxi from Nagore to Podakkuditaxi
5h 2m₹1,139–2,589Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madras-MAA to Podakkudi291.8 km
4h 43mDrive 291.8 km
- Drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudicar 291.8 km
4h 43m₹3,295–4,760Taxi
- Take the taxi from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkuditaxi 291.8 km
4h 43m₹6,500–8,000Fly to Jaffna, ferry
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jaffna (JAF)plane MAA - JAF
- Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
7h 41m₹16,410–39,036Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
9h 12m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹9,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi. However, there are services departing from Trisulam and arriving at Koradacheri via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Madras Airport (MAA) and Podakkudi is 396 km. The road distance is 291.8 km.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 2m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi, including transfers.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi bus services, operated by King Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tambaram station.
The best way to get from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Madras Airport (MAA), India and Podakkudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Koradacheri once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Alternatively, King Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Jaffna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Manjattidal to Koradacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Koradacheri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Website
- King Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- King Travels
- Phone
- 022 - 22026666
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
Ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500
- Website
- The Shipping Corporation of India
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madras-MAA to Podakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹800–8,000
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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 Podakkudi bus services, operated by King Travels, arrive at Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu station.
Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Koradacheri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Madras Airport (MAA) to Podakkudi.
There are five+ hotels available in Podakkudi.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madras Airport (MAA) and Podakkudi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











