What is the cheapest way to get from Melattur to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Melattur to Chennai is to train which costs ₹500 - ₹2,200 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melattur to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Melattur to Chennai is to taxi and train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹10,000.

Is there a direct bus between Melattur and Chennai?

No, there is no direct bus from Melattur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Melattur and Chennai?

No, there is no direct train from Melattur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Papanasam and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Melattur to Chennai?

The distance between Melattur and Chennai is 337 km. The road distance is 302.8 km.

How do I travel from Melattur to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Melattur to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,200.

How long does it take to get from Melattur to Chennai?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Melattur to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melattur to Chennai bus from?

Melattur to Chennai bus services, operated by New United Travels, depart from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Melattur to Chennai train from?

Melattur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Papanasam station.

Train or bus from Melattur to Chennai?

The best way to get from Melattur to Chennai is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹500 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Melattur to Chennai bus arrive?

Melattur to Chennai bus services, operated by New United Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where does the Melattur to Chennai train arrive?

Melattur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.

Can I drive from Melattur to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Melattur to Chennai is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Melattur to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 1060+ hotels available in Chennai.

Melattur to Chennai - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Melattur to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Papanasam to Chennai Egmoretrain 09420 / ...
6h 24m
₹547–2,186
Bus via Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
1. Take the bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 53m
Drive 302.8 km
1. Drive from Melattur to Chennaicar 302.8 km
4h 43m
₹3,405–4,918
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melattur to Chennaitaxi 302.8 km
4h 43m
₹6,500–8,000
Taxi, train to Trichy International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Melattur to Thanjavurtaxi
2. Take the train from Thanjavur to Manjattidaltrain
3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
4h 20m
₹6,738–10,050
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 50m
Train via Perambur
1. Take the train from Papanasam to Peramburtrain 09420
9h 8m
₹557–2,186
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Melattur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 47m
₹8,952–13,349
Bus to Salem, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanjore New Bus Stand to Salembus
2. Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
7h 27m
₹5,341–13,687

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

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1h 8mAverage Duration

₹5,640Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.5 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

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. Alternatively, New United Travels operates a bus from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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