There are 6 ways to get from Walajapet to Poondi by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Papanasamtrain 16779
8h 56m₹1,109–3,653Bus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thuvarankuruchibus Vellore - Thuvarankuruchi
9h 22m₹1,486–2,677Drive 277.8 km
- Drive from Walajapet to Poondicar 277.8 km
4h 14m₹2,702–3,903Taxi
- 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 59m₹6,559–11,898Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Arcot to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thanjavurbus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
11h 15m
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walajapet to Poondi is to train which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Walajapet to Poondi is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Walajapet to Poondi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Arcot - Bypass and arriving at Thuvarankuruchi via Vellore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Walajapet to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Walajah Road Jn and arriving at Papanasam via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Walajapet and Poondi is 379 km. The road distance is 277.8 km.
The best way to get from Walajapet to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 8h 56m 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 which takes 8h 56m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Walajapet, India and Poondi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katpadi Jn to Papanasam 4 times a week. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 2m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Vellore to Thuvarankuruchi twice daily. Tickets cost ₹450–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Papanasam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Vellore to Thuvarankuruchi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹450–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹450–650
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- SVG Grand Connect
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- SVG Grand Connect
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- SRBT Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- SRBT Travels
- Website
- PNS Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- PNS Travels
- Website
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Vee Jey Tours And Travels
- Phone
- +91 97875 24434
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kingfisher Connect
Bus from Arcot to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Kingfisher Connect
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +91 9600604974
- [email protected]
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Raja Rani Holidays
- Website
- Alif Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Alif Travels
- Website
- Balamani Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Balamani Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,300
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Rathimeena Travels B
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Rathimeena Travels B
- Website
- GMR Ragu Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- GMR Ragu Travels
- Website
- Evn Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Evn Travels
- Website
- PR Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- PR Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- SSA Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- SSA Tours and Travels
- Website
- New Grand Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- New Grand Travels
- Website
- Aruna Bus Service
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Aruna Bus Service
- Phone
- +91 97514 35999
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBM Traansport
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SBM Traansport
- Website
- Rutvika Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Rutvika Travels
- Website
- KVN Tourism and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KVN Tourism and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganesh Transports & Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Walajapet to Poondi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Thuvarankuruchi station.
Walajapet to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Papanasam 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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