subject: How To Reach From Trichy To Chennai [print this page] Trichy or Tiruchirappally, situated in the state of Tamilnadu is well-connected to Chennai which is the capital city of Tamilnadu via rail, road and air. Chennai is at a distance of about 325 km away from Trichy. It takes a little more than five and a half hours to reach Chennai from Trichy by road.
The main places covered during the travel from Trichy to Chennai are Srirangam, Perambalur, Veppur, Asanur, Ulundurpettai, Villupuram, Vikravandi, Tindivanam, Melmaruvathur, Madurantakam, Chengalpattu, Maraimalai Nagar or (Ford factory), Kattankolathur, Guduvancheri, Otteri, Vandalur, Perungalathur and Tambaram.
Private cabs and taxis are available from Trichy to travel to Chennai. Rent a car services are also available to drive down to Chennai from Trichy. The travel from Trichy to Chennai that takes about five and a half hours by car will cost from 7 rupees to 24 rupees per kilometer depending upon the type of vehicle chosen by the traveler.
There are direct buses connecting Trichy to Chennai. Bus journey from Trichy to Chennai which is considered to be the most economical way of traveling between these two places also takes about five and a half hours of travel time. The Chennai bus station is located at a distance of 8 km away from the city center. Private taxis, buses and auto rickshaws are available from the Chennai bus station to the city center.
The direct flights that connect Trichy to Chennai take only about one hour of travel time. Chennai airport is situated at a distance of about 15 km away from the city center. Taxis and buses are available from the airport to reach the city center.
There are no direct trains that connect Trichy with Chennai. If one wishes to travel by train from Trichy to Chennai, there are direct trains from the nearby railway station of Srirangam. The railway station at Srirangam is at about 9 km away from Trichy city center. The travel by train from Trichy to Chennai takes a total time of about 6 hours. One can reach the railway station at Srirangam by taxi, bus or auto rickshaw. Chennai Central Railway station is at about 8 km away from the city center. Taxis, auto rickshaws and buses are available from the Chennai Central Railway station to the city center.
The Maq Chennai Express no: 16108 starts from Thiruchirappally fort station at 21:55 hours and reaches Chennai Central at 05:30 hours and provides daily services between these two stations.
Flight journey though expensive is the most comfortable as well as time saving mode of transportation between Trichy and Chennai. Journey by car and train are equally suited for group travelers and senior citizens. Bus journey is suited for backpackers and youngsters.
