There are 7 ways to get from Walajapet to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Nidamangalam
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Nidamangalamtrain 17407
9h 41m₹749–3,953Bus via Tiruchirappalli
- Take the bus from Vellore to Tiruchirapallibus Vellore - Tiruchirapalli
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavurbus Tiruchirapalli - Thanjavur
10h 47m₹1,336–4,177Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Poondicar 277.8 km
4h 14m₹3,118–4,503Taxi
- 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 Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadutrain
6h 58m₹6,729–11,803Train
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Thanjavurtrain 16779
10h 42m₹749–3,953Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore, Tamil Nadu to Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadubus Vellore, Tamil Nadu - Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
12h 24m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Poondi is to train via Nidamangalam which costs ₹750 - ₹4,000 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Poondi is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹3,100 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Poondi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Thanjavur via Vellore and Tiruchirapalli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Kudikadu via Katpadi Jn and Nidamangalam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Walajapet and Poondi is 395 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Poondi without a car is to train via Nidamangalam which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,000.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Walajapet to Poondi, including transfers.
Walajapet to Poondi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Vellore 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 train via Nidamangalam which takes 9h 41m and costs ₹750 - ₹4,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Tiruchirappalli, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹4,200 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Poondi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Nidamangalam 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Walajapet to Kudikadu via FlixBus Arcot - Bypass, FlixBus Vellore - Bypass, Vellore, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, and Thanjavur in around 10h 47m.
- 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 Katpadi Jn to Nidamangalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Walajah Road Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- 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)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Ponmlai Gld Rck to Kudikadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Katpadi Jn to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
Bus from Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹380–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹380–550
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–8,500
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 IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tiruchirapalli station.
Walajapet to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nidamangalam 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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