How to travel from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli, India

The distance between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tiruchrpali Twn.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Tenride

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Drive

Drive to Tiruchirappalli.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance328km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli

There are several options for getting from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 4h 30m.

The distance between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ₹240 ($3).

The cheapest way to travel between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.

Indian Railways run train services between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchrpali Twn. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli. We recommend that you take the train to Tiruchrpali Twn. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli. The distance is around 328km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

How do I get from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli

Compare travel optionsbetween Chennai and Tiruchchirāppalli

Transport options from Chennai to Tiruchchirāppalli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
₹240($3)
hourly329km (204 miles)
Taxi
4h 35m
₹8,755($110)
on demand328km (204 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
₹3,105($39)
on demand328km (204 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