There are 7 ways to get from Namakkal to Chennai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car
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Taxi to Salem, fly
best- Take the taxi from Namakkal to Salem (SXV)taxi
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
2h 27m₹5,333–12,227Train
cheapest- Take the train from Namakkal to Peramburtrain 12690 / ...
6h 7m₹748–2,501Bus 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 56mDrive 361 km
- Drive from Namakkal to Chennaicar 361 km
5h 25m₹4,072–5,882Taxi
- Take the taxi from Namakkal to Chennaitaxi 361 km
5h 25m₹8,000–9,500Bus 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 15m₹6,969–10,478Bus
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Chennai Kalaignar Nagarbus
11h 36m₹769–1,482
Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Namakkal to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Namakkal to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Namakkal 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 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Namakkal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Namakkal and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Namakkal and Chennai is 327 km. The road distance is 361 km.
The best way to get from Namakkal to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Namakkal to Chennai, including transfers.
Namakkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, depart from Namakkal station.
Namakkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Namakkal station.
The best way to get from Namakkal to Chennai is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Salem, which costs and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Namakkal, 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 vehicle from Namakkal to Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Namakkal, Salem, and Salem, Tamil Nadu in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Salem to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai 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 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
- 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
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,500
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More Questions & Answers
Namakkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Sam Tourist Bus, arrive at Salem station.
Namakkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Namakkal to Chennai is 361 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Namakkal to Chennai.
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