There are 10 ways to get from Pothanur to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Mohanur
best- Take the train from Mohanur to Peramburtrain 22652
6h 31m₹720–2,555Train
cheapest- Take the train from Pugalur to Chennai Egmoretrain 16160
8h 46m₹563–2,359Bus
- Take the bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Karur, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8h 44mDrive 388.5 km
- Drive from Pothanur to Chennaicar 388.5 km
5h 49m₹4,370–6,312Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pothanur to Chennaitaxi 388.5 km
5h 49m₹8,500–11,000Taxi to Madurai, fly
- Take the taxi from Pothanur to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
4h 28m₹8,593–12,926Bus via Kilambakkam B.S.
- Take the bus from Namakkal to Chennai Kalaignar Nagarbus
11h 50m₹987–1,739Train to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pugalur to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 35m₹6,553–9,959Bus to Salem, fly
- Take the bus from Karur to Salembus
- Fly from Salem (SXV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane SXV - MAA
4h 56m₹5,165–13,556Train to Coimbatore International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Pugalur to Singanallurtrain
- Fly from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane CJB - MAA
6h 7m₹5,563–9,959
Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pothanur to Chennai is to bus via Kilambakkam B.S. which costs ₹950 - ₹1,800 and takes 11h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Pothanur to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pothanur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Karur, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Pothanur to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Mohanur and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Pothanur and Chennai is 419 km. The road distance is 388.5 km.
The best way to get from Pothanur to Chennai without a car is to train via Mohanur which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Pothanur to Chennai, including transfers.
Pothanur to Chennai bus services, operated by S R T, depart from Karur, Tamil Nadu station.
Pothanur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Mohanur station.
The best way to get from Pothanur to Chennai is to train via Mohanur which takes 6h 31m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Pothanur, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Mohanur to Perambur once daily. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 6h 8m. Alternatively, S R T operates a bus from Karur, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 8h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,000
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
- ₹4,000–9,500
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 Mohanur to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Pugalur to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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
Train from Pugalur to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Pugalur to Singanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- 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
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Namakkal to Chennai Kalaignar Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–800
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹290–550
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Karur to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,900–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Pothanur to Chennai bus services, operated by S R T, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Pothanur to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pothanur to Chennai is 389 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Pothanur to Chennai.
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