How to travel from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

The distance between Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 2,304km (1,432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ₹17,985($225)
Operated by

IndiGo Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin and then to Tiruchchirapali.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,275($16)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Jaipur, Baroda then Bangalore Anand Rao Circle and then to Palpannai.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₹5,490($69)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance2,655km (1,650 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli

There are several options for getting from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,275 ($16) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹17,985 ($225).

The distance between Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 2,304km (1,432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,225km (1,382 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ₹17,985 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,275 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hazrat Nizamuddin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.

Indian Railways run train services between Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 20h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jaipur, Baroda, Vadodara, Bangalore Anand Rao Circle, Majestic, Rashtreeya Vidhyalaya Road and Shanti Nagar Bengaluru. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.

RSRTC, Vijayanand Travels and SETC run regular bus services between Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and arrive at Tiruchirapalli (TRZ) - via Madras (MAA). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli. There is however a flight that goes via Madras (MAA). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Chandigarh (IXC) and and arrive into Tiruchirapalli (TRZ).

The closest major airport to Tiruchchirāppalli is Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) (TRZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli. Madurai International Airport (IXM) (IXM) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB) (CJB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 2,655km (1,650 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ₹17,985 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chandigarh and Tiruchchirāppalli

Transport options from Chandigarh to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 40m
₹17,985($225)
every 20 mins2,304km (1,432 miles)
Train and Plane9h 50m
₹15,835($200)
once daily2,432km (1,511 miles)
Train
1 day 20h
₹1,275($16)
5 times a week2,767km (1,719 miles)
Bus
2 days 12h
₹5,490($69)
once daily3,014km (1,873 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
₹24,990($315)
on demand2,655km (1,650 miles)

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Airports near Tiruchchirāppalli

The following major airports near Tiruchchirāppalli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

TRZ
Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
IXM
Madurai International Airport (IXM)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli
CJB
Coimbatore Airport (CJB)
International Airport
Distance
182km (113 miles) from Tiruchchirāppalli