There are 8 ways to get from Poondi to Chennai by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Kudikadu to Manjattidaltrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
4h 16m₹6,237–9,476Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanjavur to Peramburtrain 16367 / ...
10h 9m₹371–2,853Train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Nidamangalam to Tambaramtrain 16180
8h₹443–3,474Bus
- Take the bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 46mDrive 312.5 km
- Drive from Poondi to Chennaicar 312.5 km
4h 51m₹3,515–5,077Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poondi to Chennaitaxi 312.5 km
4h 51m₹7,000–8,500Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Poondi to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 38m₹8,820–13,193Train, bus
- Take the train from Kudikadu to Thiruvarur Jntrain 06490 / ...
- Take the bus from Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 54m
Poondi to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poondi to Chennai is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹2,900 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Poondi to Chennai is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Poondi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Poondi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Kudikadu and arriving at Chennai Park via Nidamangalam and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Poondi and Chennai is 382 km. The road distance is 312.5 km.
The best way to get from Poondi to Chennai without a car is to train via Tambaram which takes 8h and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Poondi to Chennai, including transfers.
Poondi to Chennai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, depart from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu station.
Poondi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Nidamangalam station.
The best way to get from Poondi to Chennai is to train via Tambaram which takes 8h and costs ₹440 - ₹3,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Poondi, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Nidamangalam to Tambaram once daily. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 44m. Alternatively, Raja Rani Holidays operates a bus from Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- 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 Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
- 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 Kudikadu to Manjattidal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Nidamangalam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kudikadu to Thiruvarur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Thanjavur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–8,500
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
Smile Taxi
- Phone
- +91 99 52 2 3 62 22
- Website
- smiletaxi.business.site
Thanja Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 72 00 07 30 70
- Website
- thanjaidroptaxi.com
Thanjavur Call Taxi Matha
- Phone
- +91 73 73 2 0 40 40
- Website
- matha-call-taxi.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Poondi to Chennai bus services, operated by Raja Rani Holidays, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Poondi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poondi to Chennai is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Poondi to Chennai.
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