subject: Trichy To Chennai From The Industrial Hub To The Capital City [print this page] Trichy, which is also called Tiruchirapally in the local language, is an industrial town in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This ancient town located on the banks of River Cauvery was home to famous dynasties like the Cholas, the Pallavas and the Pandyas. The 83 meter high Rock Fort a historic fort and temple complex around which the town of Trichy is built is said to be almost 3,800 million years old. Trichy is also famous for its artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth, glass bangles and wooden and clay toys.
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu is also the fourth biggest city in India. Situated along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, Chennai is popularly called the Gateway to the South. Chennai is also a prominent centre of culture and learning in South India. Heralded as the automobile capital of India, Chennai is the third biggest commercial and industrial hub of the country. According to legends, the name Chennaipattinam (from which the name Chennai has derived) has been derived from the Chenna Kesava Perumal temple.
Reaching from Trichy to Chennai is fairly easy. Both the locations are separated by an approximate distance of 325 km by road. If travelling by road, one can reach Chennai from Trichy in less than six hours. Some of the places en-route Chennai are Srirangam, Chengalpattu, Vandalur, Perungalathur and Tambaram Chennai. There are few good restaurants on the way, where one can have delicious meals and other refreshments.
There are many direct buses that ply from Trichy to Chennai, which is economical and comfortable to a large extent. Both government run and private operated buses are available for Chennai from Trichy. The ticket fares vary from INR 100 to INR 300, depending on the type of bus preferred. Even so, it is more suited for individual back packers. Hiring a cab is another mode of travel between the two places. It is not only more comfortable, but also more convenient. The cab cost would differ according to the type of car.
Travelling by air is also an excellent option as there are direct flights which take around an hour to traverse the distance. Though expensive, this can be a blessing for those who are looking to save time spent on travel. Trichy is directly linked with Chennai by rail. The trains to Trichy depart from 2 stations in Chennai - Chennai Egmore (MS) and Chennai Central (MAS). Some of the popular trains are Ms Guruvayur Exp (16127), Trichy Express (16853), Bbs Rmm Express (18496), Bsb Rmm Express (14260) and the Vaigai Exp (12635) among others. This is the most ideal mode of travel, especially while travelling with family.
