There are 7 ways to get from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Sirkazhi
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhitrain 09419 / ...
6h 9m₹1,010–4,048Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Vaithisvarankoiltrain 09419
7h 59m₹908–3,183Bus via Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
6h 46mDrive 246.1 km
- Drive from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoilcar 246.1 km
3h 53m₹2,774–4,007Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoiltaxi 246.1 km
3h 53m₹5,500–7,000Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Vaithisvarankoiltrain
7h 18m₹6,970–11,298Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 38m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹3,200 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil. However, there are services departing from Villivakkam and arriving at Sirkazhi via Chennai Park and Chennai Egmore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Poompuhar and Vaitheeswarankoil is 278 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil without a car is to train via Sirkazhi which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,100.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil, including transfers.
Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil is to train via Sirkazhi which takes 6h 9m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹4,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Poompuhar, India and Vaitheeswarankoil, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhi every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy 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 Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Vaithisvarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Perambur to Vaithisvarankoil
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Poompuhar to Vaitheeswarankoil.
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