There are 6 ways to get from Ponmalai to Chennai by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, subway
best- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
- Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway
2h 11m₹5,528–8,129Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmoretrain 20636 / ...
7h 16m₹338–2,636Bus
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Tiruchirapalli - Chennai
6h 15m₹587–2,229Drive 331.2 km
- Drive from Ponmalai to Chennaicar 331.2 km
4h 44m₹3,709–5,357Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ponmalai to Chennaitaxi 331.2 km
4h 44m₹7,000–9,000Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 23m
Ponmalai to Chennai by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ponmalai to Chennai is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ponmalai to Chennai is to fly and subway which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponmalai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Tiruchirapalli and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponmalai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Manjattidal and arriving at Chennai Egmore via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Ponmalai and Chennai is 321 km. The road distance is 331.2 km.
The best way to get from Ponmalai to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Ponmalai to Chennai, including transfers.
Ponmalai to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Tiruchirapalli station.
Ponmalai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruchchirapali station.
The best way to get from Ponmalai to Chennai is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs ₹550 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹2,700 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Ponmalai, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Tiruchirapalli to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) twice daily. Tickets cost ₹480–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Airport to Cmbt
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Aisswaryam Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 43 12 55 58 88
- Website
- aisswaryamtrack.com
Trichy Call Taxi And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97 83 39 96 66
- Website
- trichycalltaxi.com
Trichy Taxi
- Phone
- +91 84 28 77 77 66
- Website
- trichytaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and How to get from Southend Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Ponmalai to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Ponmalai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponmalai to Chennai is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Ponmalai to Chennai.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Chennai.