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What is the best way to travel from Chennai to Trichy?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool, Trains and Flights for the journey to Trichy from Chennai. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 46 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 5m
$3
$7
278
Train
3h 45m
$5
$10
2
Car
4h 0m
$6
$8
15
Flight
1h 5m
$55
$286
29

What is the cheapest way to reach Trichy from Chennai?

You can get to Trichy with just $3 by taking a Bus from Zingbus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Wednesday
from $3
Thursday
from $6
Friday
from $6
Saturday
from $4
Sunday
from $7
Monday
from $7
Tuesday
from $5

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Zingbus
    6h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    4:20 AM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Zingbus
    Premium Economy
    $3
  • NueGo
    7h 25m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:25 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $4
  • Madhura Travels
    6h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    8:30 PM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Madhura Travels
    Premium Economy
    $4
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Air India Limited
    13h 45m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:10 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    Air India Limited
    Economy
    from $182
  • IndiGo Airlines
    14h 5m
    0
    7:05 PM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:10 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • IndiGo Airlines
    11h 40m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:10 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from $195

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    8h 0m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:20 AM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $6
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 40m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    3:10 AM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $6
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 20m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    2:45 AM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $6
  • Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Chennai Airport
    10:40 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $6
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chennai Airport
    4:20 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    3:30 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $6
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Chennai Airport
    12:30 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Chennai Airport
    8:20 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 5m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $10
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 15m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    8:45 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $10
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 35m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    9:05 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $10

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 15m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    8:45 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $4
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 35m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    9:05 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $4
  • NueGo
    7h 25m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:25 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $5
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • IndiGo Airlines
    1h 5m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    10:15 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • SpiceJet
    14h 25m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:30 PM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    SpiceJet
    Economy
    from $148
  • Air India Limited
    25h 20m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:10 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    Air India Limited
    Economy
    from $152

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    10:20 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 5m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $7
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 35m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    9:05 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $7
  • NueGo
    7h 25m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:25 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $11

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Indian Railways
    7h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    3:00 PM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from $5
  • Indian Railways
    3h 45m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    9:45 AM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from $15
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 5m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $7
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 15m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    5:30 AM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $10
  • NueGo
    7h 25m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:25 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $11
  • Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    10:10 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    11:10 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Chennai Airport
    11:00 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8

What are the fastest trips from Chennai to Trichy?

You can get to Trichy from Chennai in just 1h 5m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 6h 10m
Thursday
from 4h 10m
Friday
from 4h 0m
Saturday
from 1h 5m
Sunday
from 4h 20m
Monday
from 6h 5m
Tuesday
from 3h 45m

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Zingbus
    6h 10m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    4:20 AM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Zingbus
    Premium Economy
    $3
  • Madhura Travels
    6h 20m
    0
    2:10 PM
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    8:30 PM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Madhura Travels
    Premium Economy
    $4
  • Krish Travels
    7h 15m
    0
    9:45 PM
    Chennai
    C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop
    5:00 AM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Krish Travels
    Basic
    $4
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • IndiGo Airlines
    11h 40m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:10 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from $195
  • Air India Limited
    13h 45m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:10 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    Air India Limited
    Economy
    from $182
  • IndiGo Airlines
    14h 5m
    0
    7:05 PM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:10 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from $195

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Chennai Airport
    10:40 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $6
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chennai Airport
    4:20 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • NueGo
    6h 5m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    6:05 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $11
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 20m
    0
    9:40 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    2:45 AM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $6
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 40m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    3:10 AM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $6

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Chennai Airport
    12:30 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Chennai Airport
    8:20 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    3:30 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $6
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • NueGo
    6h 5m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    6:05 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $11
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 35m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    9:05 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $10
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 5m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $10

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • IndiGo Airlines
    1h 5m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    10:15 AM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    IndiGo Airlines
    Economy
    from $55
  • Singapore Airlines
    14h 15m
    0
    11:25 PM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    1:40 PM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    Singapore Airlines
    Economy
    from $658
  • SpiceJet
    14h 25m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Chennai Airport
    Chennai Airport
    9:30 PM
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    Tiruchirappalli airport
    0
    SpiceJet
    Economy
    from $148
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • NueGo
    6h 5m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    6:05 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $5
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 35m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    9:05 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $4
  • NueGo
    7h 5m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    6:15 AM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $5

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    10:20 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 30m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • NueGo
    6h 5m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    6:05 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $11
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 35m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    9:05 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $7
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 5m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $7

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Indian Railways
    3h 45m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    9:45 AM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    Economy
    from $15
  • Indian Railways
    7h 15m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Chennai
    Egmore Railway Station
    3:00 PM
    Trichy
    Train Station
    0
    Indian Railways
    First Class
    from $5
  • Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    10:10 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $7
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Chennai Airport
    11:10 AM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Chennai Airport
    11:00 PM
    Trichy
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $8
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • NueGo
    6h 5m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    6:05 PM
    Trichy
    Trichy Central Bus Stand
    0
    NueGo
    Economy
    $11
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    6h 15m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    5:30 AM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $10
  • Intrcity Smartbus
    7h 5m
    0
    10:25 AM
    Chennai
    Bus Stop
    4:30 PM
    Trichy
    Bus Stop
    0
    Intrcity Smartbus
    Basic
    $7
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chennai to Trichy

What are the most popular stations in Chennai and Trichy?

In Chennai, you will usually depart from C.M.B.T (M.G.R.Koyambedu) Bus Stop, Central Station Bus Stop or Egmore Railway Station, while in Trichy you will be arriving at Train Station, Ponmalai Golden Rock Train Station or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Trichy from Chennai? With 7 connections between 46 Bus, Carpool, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chennai and Trichy, you can pay as low as $3 with a Bus from Zingbus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from IndiGo Airlines: you will get to Trichy in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chennai and Trichy are Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Chennai and Trichy is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Tiruvottiyūr or to Tiruchirappalli airport, and look at flights from Chennai Airport, and landing at Tiruchirappalli airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Chennai to Trichy?

The most popular companies between Chennai and Trichy, are Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Intrcity Smartbus, NueGo, Zingbus and 2 more.

Train companies: Indian Railways

Airlines: Air India Limited, IndiGo Airlines, Airasia X and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Chennai to Trichy

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chennai to Trichy. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Chennai to Trichy

How can I reach Trichy from Chennai?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Carpool, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Trichy from Chennai.

How far is Trichy from Chennai?

The distance between Chennai and Trichy is 190.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chennai and Trichy?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 52 kgs, and a flight 75 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chennai to Trichy?

You can get to Trichy with just $3 by taking a Bus from Zingbus.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Trichy?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Trichy in just 1h 5m with a Flight from IndiGo Airlines.

More routes to Chennai and to Trichy

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chennai and to Trichy. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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