There are 5 ways to get from Tharangambadi to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vaithisvarankoil to Tambaramtrain 09420 / ...
5h 22m₹1,261–3,536Bus
- Take the bus from Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6h 25mDrive 269.8 km
- Drive from Tharangambadi to Chennaicar 269.8 km
4h 18m₹3,044–4,396Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tharangambadi to Chennaitaxi 269.8 km
4h 18m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 50m₹6,867–10,417
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tharangambadi to Chennai is to train which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tharangambadi to Chennai is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tharangambadi to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vaithisvarankoil and arriving at Chennai Park via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Tharangambadi and Chennai is 300 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.
The best way to get from Tharangambadi to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Tharangambadi to Chennai, including transfers.
Tharangambadi to Chennai bus services, operated by Anirudh Travels, depart from Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu station.
Tharangambadi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Vaithisvarankoil station.
The best way to get from Tharangambadi to Chennai is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Tharangambadi, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Vaithisvarankoil to Tambaram twice daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, Anirudh Travels operates a bus from Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 6h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Vaithisvarankoil to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
KKL Taxi Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 44 91 90 90
- Website
- kkltaxi.business.site
Siva Cabs
- Phone
- +91 98 65 89 24 31
- Website
- sivacabs.business.site
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More Questions & Answers
Tharangambadi to Chennai bus services, operated by Anirudh Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Tharangambadi to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tharangambadi to Chennai is 270 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Tharangambadi to Chennai.
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