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There are 7 ways to get from Trichy to Chennai by plane, subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane TRZ - MAA
    2. Take the subway from Airport to Cmbtsubway subway
    2h 9m
    ₹5,521–10,622

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmoretrain train 20636 / ...
    6h 10m
    ₹230–1,800

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper
    6h
    ₹704–1,577

  4. Drive  329.9 km

    1. Drive from Trichy to Chennaicar car 329.9 km
    4h 43m
    ₹3,200–4,621

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trichy to Chennaitaxi taxi 329.9 km
    4h 43m
    ₹7,000–9,000

  6. Bus via Tindivanam

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirappalli to Tindivanambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Tindivanam to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    6h 2m
    ₹1,894–3,477

  7. Bus via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)

    1. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus bus Tiruchirapalli - Chennai
    6h 10m
    ₹480–1,400

Trichy to Chennai by train

Calendar136Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket₹230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Trichy, India and Chennai, India?

Western Trans operates a bus from Tiruchirappalli to Chennai every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 57m. 29 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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