There are 7 ways to get from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
8h 57mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Arakkonam to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16368 / ...
9h 40m₹448–3,574Train via Chennai
- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain 43216 / ...
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 16751 / ...
9h 18m₹557–4,373Drive 281 km
- Drive from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalaicar 281 km
4h 22m₹3,173–4,583Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalaitaxi 281 km
4h 22m₹6,000–7,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminaltrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalaitrain
7h 25m₹6,327–10,573Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonambus
10h 56m₹751–2,352
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai is to train which costs ₹440 - ₹3,600 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Thiruvallur Terminal and arriving at Kumbakonam via Sriperumbudur, FlixBus Chennai - Madurayovil Bypass and Chennai Kalainagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai. However, there are services departing from Tiruvallur and arriving at Swamimalai via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore and Mayiladuturai J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Tiruvallur and Swāmimalai is 336 km. The road distance is 281 km.
The best way to get from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai, including transfers.
Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Chennai Kalainagar station.
Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Tiruvallur station.
The best way to get from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai is to train via Chennai which takes 9h 18m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹2,400 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Tiruvallur, Tamil Nādu, India and Swāmimalai, India?
You can take a bus from Thiruvallur Terminal to Swamimalai via Thiruvallur Oil Mill, Tiruvallur, M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, and Mayiladuturai J in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam hourly. Tickets cost ₹200–750 and the journey takes 6h.
- 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 Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Chennai Egmore to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Tiruvallur to M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Swamimalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Kalainagar to Kumbakonam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹200–750
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹220–700
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Kumbakonam station.
Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai is 281 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Tiruvallur to Swāmimalai.
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