subject: How To Reach From Coimbatore To Chennai [print this page] Coimbatore, one of the major commercial centers in the south of India is one major city in the state of Tamilnadu. Chennai is the capital city of Tamilnadu and one of the metropolitan cities in the south of India. Coimbatore is often referred to as the Manchester of South India. Both the cities of Chennai and Coimbatore are well-connected to each other via all modes of transportations like rail, road and air.
The approximate distance between the cities of Chennai and Coimbatore is about 491 km and it takes a travel time of about 7 hours and 20 minutes to reach Chennai from Coimbatore via road. The recommended route to reach Chennai from Coimbatore is through the National Highway 32.
Buses ranging from air-conditioned Volvo buses to non-air conditioned semi-sleeper buses are available from Coimabtore to reach Chennai. These regular bus services charge from 400 rupees to 900 rupees to reach Chennai from Coimbatore. Private taxis and cabs that is available to travel from Coimbatore to Chennai charge from 9000 to 14000 rupees round the trip, depending upon the type of vehicle chosen by the traveler.
Excellent network of railway lines connect Coimbatore to Chennai. Superfast trains as well as Express trains ply regularly between Coimabtore and Chennai, which make it possible for the travelers to reach comfortably from Coimbatore to Chennai.
The main trains that start from Podanur Junction are Chennai Express No:12686 at 12 : 00 am that reaches Chennai Central at 8:00 am within 7 hours and 55 minutes on all days except on Tuesdays, West Coast Express No:16628 at 6: 10 am that reaches Chennai Central at 3:15 pm within 9 hours and 5 minutes on all days, Maq Chennai Express No:16108 at 3 : 35 pm that reaches Chennai Egmore at 5:05 am within 13 hours and 30 minutes on all days, Chennai Mail No:12602 at 9 : 40 pm that reaches Chennai at 5:25 am within 7 hours and 45 minutes on all days and the Chennai Express No: 16042 at 10:05 pm that reaches Chennai Central at 6:05 am within 8 hours on all days.
The main trains that start from Coimbatore Junction station are Tvc Chennai Express No: 12696 at 2:10 am that reaches Chennai Central at 9:50 am within 7 hours and 40 minutes daily, Chennai Express No: 12680 at 6:15 am that reaches Chennai Central at 1:50 pm within 7 hours and 35 minutes daily and West Coast Express No: 16628 at 6:25 am that reaches Chennai Central at 3:15 pm within 8 hours and 50 minutes daily.
There are economical flights plying between the two airports making it possible for the travelers between the two places to reach within a short time.
