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How to get fromMelattur to Chennaiby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Kumbakonam - Chennai
    5h 59m
    ₹1,002–2,041

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Chennai Egmoretrain train 09420 / ...
    6h 24m
    ₹547–2,186

  3. Drive  302.8 km

    1. Drive from Melattur to Chennaicar car 302.8 km
    4h 43m
    ₹3,395–4,903

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melattur to Chennaitaxi taxi 302.8 km
    4h 43m
    ₹6,500–8,000

  5. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Manjattidaltrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRZ - MAA
    5h 5m
    ₹6,486–9,626

  6. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    7h 13m

  7. Train via Perambur

    1. Take the train from Papanasam to Peramburtrain train 09420
    8h 39m
    ₹557–2,186

  8. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Melattur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane IXM - MAA
    4h 44m
    ₹8,371–11,989

Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,435Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Kumbakonam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹335–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Papanasam to Chennai Egmore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 13m.

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