- Distance
- About 330 km by road
- Drive time
- 6–6.5 hours one way
- Pickup
- Trichy
- Destination
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Trip type
- One way, or stay over and return
- Vehicles
- Sedan, SUV, tempo traveller, coach
About the trip
Chennai is Tamil Nadu's capital and the main destination on our Trichy corridor, used for flights, trains, hospital visits and family events. The highway is four-lane all the way, passing Perambalur, Ulundurpet and Villupuram, close to our base at Virudhachalam. Travellers who stay on can enjoy the Marina, Mylapore's temples and the city's many restaurants.
What to see in Chennai
- Marina Beach
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- San Thome Basilica
- Government Museum, Egmore
- T. Nagar shopping
- Mahabalipuram (short drive south)
On the road
NH 45 via Perambalur, Ulundurpet, Villupuram and Chengalpattu has plenty of food courts. Leave early morning or overnight to avoid Tambaram traffic.
Choose your vehicle
Airport runs, couples and small families on short trips.
The usual pick for family trips, ghat roads and long days on the highway.
Extra room and comfort for special occasions and senior guests.
Extended families, pilgrimage parties and office outings.
Weddings, school trips and temple tours with a big party.
Every car is air-conditioned and comes with an experienced driver. Our quote is all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking, interstate permit and driver batta — and is confirmed in writing before you book.
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