There are 9 ways to get from Nāmakkal to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Namakkal to Peramburtrain 12690 / ...
5h 53m₹240–1,900Bus via Salem
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Salembus
- Take the bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Salem, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7h 41mDrive 365.1 km
- Drive from Nāmakkal to Chennaicar 365.1 km
5h 23m₹4,120–5,950Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Chennaitaxi 365.1 km
5h 23m₹8,000–10,000Bus to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapallibus
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 1m₹6,488–9,865Bus
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Chennai Kalaignar Nagarbus
11h 22m₹288–904Train to Salem, fly
- Take the train from Namakkal to Salem Jntrain
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
4h 7m₹4,695–12,305Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Nāmakkal to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 48m₹9,415–13,897Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Karur to Irugurtrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 48m₹5,659–10,945
Nāmakkal to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nāmakkal to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹280 - ₹950 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nāmakkal to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nāmakkal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Salem, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Namakkal and arriving at Perambur. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Nāmakkal and Chennai is 381 km. The road distance is 365.1 km.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Namakkal to Perambur takes 5h 53m including transfers and departs once daily.
Nāmakkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Namakkal station.
Nāmakkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Nāmakkal to Chennai is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 7h 41m.
What companies run services between Nāmakkal, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Namakkal to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Namakkal to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Salem and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 41m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,500
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Namakkal to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Namakkal to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Karur to Irugur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- 080 46333686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sam tourist
Bus from Namakkal to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Sam tourist
- Website
- Zion Connect
Bus from Salem, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Schedules at
- Zion Connect
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Namakkal to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Namakkal to Chennai Kalaignar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹290–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Nāmakkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Salem station.
Nāmakkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nāmakkal to Chennai is 365 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Nāmakkal to Chennai.
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