There are 7 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Namakkaltrain 12689 / ...
6h 10m₹240–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Namakkalbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
7h 45mDrive 360.5 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkalcar 360.5 km
5h 24m₹4,036–5,830Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkaltaxi 360.5 km
5h 24m₹8,000–9,500Fly to Salem, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkaltrain
4h 40m₹6,014–11,483Train via Salem
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22649 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Namakkaltrain 04171 / ...
7h 7m₹350–2,744Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkaltrain
6h 46m₹6,174–9,343
Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal is to train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹12,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Namakkal. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Namakkal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Nāmakkal is 387 km. The road distance is 360.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
The train from Chennai Central to Namakkal takes 6h 4m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Nāmakkal, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Namakkal twice daily. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 6h 4m. Alternatively, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Namakkal every 2 hours, and the journey takes 7h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- preet.singh12@yahoo.com
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Namakkal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–9,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Namakkal station.
Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Namakkal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal is 360 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Nāmakkal.
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