There are 7 ways to get from Walajapet to Poondi by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Ariyalurtrain 17077
- Take the taxi from Ariyalur to Poonditaxi
6h 25m₹1,609–4,153Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16779
10h 7m₹1,009–3,503Bus via Chengalpattu
- Take the bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Tollbus FlixBus IN4301
- Take the bus from Chengalpattu Toll to Kumbakonambus
8h 43m₹1,538–2,540Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Poondicar 277.8 km
4h 14m₹3,143–4,539Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walajapet to Poonditaxi 277.8 km
4h 14m₹6,500–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Walajah Road Jn to Peramburtrain
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
6h 54m₹6,559–12,898Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
11h 3m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Poondi is to bus via Chengalpattu which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,600 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Poondi is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Poondi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Kumbakonam via Chengalpattu Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Thanjavur via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Walajapet and Poondi is 355 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Poondi without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Walajapet to Poondi, including transfers.
Walajapet to Poondi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass station.
Walajapet to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Poondi is to bus via Chengalpattu which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,500 and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Poondi via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll, Chengalpattu Toll, and Kumbakonam in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Thanjavur 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 8h 21m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Ariyalur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass to FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–410
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–8,500
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walajapet to Poondi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Chengalpattu Toll station.
Walajapet to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Thanjavur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walajapet to Poondi is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Walajapet to Poondi.
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