Chennai to Tiruchirappalli

Chennai to Tiruchirappalli

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Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Schedule

Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ayngaran Transport AC Seater 01:55 - 08:05₹ 1,847
Finch Travels AC Sleeper 02:05 - 07:40₹ 1,374
Blue Birds Travels AC Sleeper 05:40 - 11:15₹ 1,038
Red Express Travels AC Sleeper 06:05 - 12:30₹ 1,040
Indian Railways 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper 09:45 - 14:20₹ 990
Mrm Travels AC Sleeper 10:00 - 17:20₹ 462
National Travels Madurai AC Sleeper 13:05 - 19:05₹ 578
Sri Kumaran Travels AC Seater 15:15 - 21:30₹ 646
Tippusultan Travels Non-AC Seater 17:30 - 23:30₹ 924
Shalom Career Non-AC Seater 18:00 - 00:30₹ 1,617
Mrm Travels Non-AC Seater 20:45 - 02:45₹ 1,155
Kg Travels Non-AC Seater 23:05 - 04:45₹ 692

Transportation from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli

Facts about the transport from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure1:20 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day345
Distance320 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAlagappa Travels, Apple Bus, Apple Travels, Avk Travels, Essaar, Gokul Travels, Indian Railways, IndiGo, Intrcity Smartbus, Ismail Lucky Travels, Jayavin Travels, Jupiter, Krs Travels, Ksm Travels, Lion Travels, Lucky Travels Lucky Kitta , Luxe Xpress, Mbt Travels, Mettur Supers Mss , Mjt Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, National Travels Madurai, Nt Xpress, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Pr Travels, Psna Travels, Red Express Travels, RKT Tours and Travels, Rp Travels, Samy Travels, Selva Murugan Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels, Sri Renganathan Travels, Subra Roadways, Thirumal Alaghu Travels TAT Day Service , Travel Inn, TravelODesk India, Vetri Travels, Vivegam Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

Chennai to Tiruchirappalli Destination Reviews

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appreciate if the train operator can make notify arriving stations (through announcement or electronic screening), so that passengers don't miss their arriving stations.
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How to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli

Travelling between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 192.42 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.77.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 30 hours to travel between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h 50m to reach Tiruchirappalli.

How much does it cost to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli?

Travelling between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli can be as cheap as USD 4.77 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 192.42 if you buy a TravelODesk India taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli ?

  • 274 from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli starting from 01:20 Chennai until 23:59 Chennai
  • 65 from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli starting from 06:00 Chennai Egmore until 23:35 Chennai Egmore
  • 4 from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli starting from 06:20 Chennai Airport until 18:40 Chennai Airport
  • 2 from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli starting from 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Chennai Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 51.39.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli

IndiGo

Bus

Travelling from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli

Alagappa Travels, Apple Bus, Apple Travels, Avk Travels, Essaar, Gokul Travels, Intrcity Smartbus, Ismail Lucky Travels, Jayavin Travels, Jupiter, Krs Travels, Ksm Travels, Lion Travels, Lucky Travels Lucky Kitta , Luxe Xpress, Mbt Travels, Mettur Supers Mss , Mjt Travels, Mrm Travels, National Travels CHN, National Travels Madurai, Nt Xpress, Orange Tours, Parveen Travels, Pr Travels, Psna Travels, Red Express Travels, RKT Tours and Travels, Rp Travels, Samy Travels, Selva Murugan Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Sri Krishna Travels, Sri Kumaran Travels, Sri Renganathan Travels, Subra Roadways, Thirumal Alaghu Travels TAT Day Service , Travel Inn, Vetri Travels, Vivegam Travels, Vkv Travels, YBM Travels, Yolo Bus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Chennai and Tiruchirappalli

TravelODesk India

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Chennai to Tiruchirappalli?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 67% took a train
  • 25% opted for a bus
  • 8% decided to fly