Chennai & the Coromandel coast · Capital city on the Bay of Bengal
Chennai group trip guide
Chennai: Capital city on the Bay of Bengal in Chennai & the Coromandel coast, Tamil Nadu. From Tiruchirappalli it is 330 km by road, 7–8 hours with stops. Groups give it 1–2 days. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Tiruchirappalli costs ₹19,700–24,200 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Tiruchirappalli
- 330 km by road
- Time to give it
- 1–2 days
- Best season
- November to February
- Fare from Tiruchirappalli
- ₹19,700–24,200 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu's capital, has Marina beach along the bay, the Kapaleeshwarar temple at Mylapore, the Parthasarathy temple at Triplicane and Fort St George, the first British fort in India.
Each December and January the city's Margazhi season fills its halls with Carnatic music and dance.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Chennai from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Coimbatore → Chennai
₹31,000–38,200
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 519 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The airport city and the start of the Mamallapuram, Puducherry, Kanchipuram and Tiruvannamalai trips.
Forts, palaces & old townsBeaches & the seaTemples & pilgrimage
How far is Chennai
Road distance from our route catalog, one way.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coimbatore | 519 km | 10–12 h | – |
| Madurai | 456 km | 9–10 h | – |
| Tiruchirappalli | 330 km | 7–8 h | – |
| Karur | 386 km | 8–9 h | – |
Group fares from Tiruchirappalli
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹13,600–18,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹16,600–21,200 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹19,700–24,200 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹22,700–28,800 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹43,300–58,500 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: November to February.
- Time to give it: 1–2 days.
- Who goes: Families, Corporate groups, International visitors.
Add on nearby
Circuits that include Chennai
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA).
- Nearest railway station: Chennai Central or Chennai Egmore.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Operators for Chennai
Approved operators who take groups to Chennai. Ask for quotes here: your request reaches them through the platform and you compare itemised offers.
R M A Travels
Vehicle Owner
Puducherry
165 km by road from Chennai
Fleet details on request
Seventree holidays
Vehicle Owner
Bengaluru, Karnataka
326 km by road from Chennai
Fleet details on request
Saravanabhava Translinks
Vehicle Owner
Karur, Tamil Nadu
386 km by road from Chennai
Fleet details on request
Nalkco Trip Mentors
VerifiedVehicle Owner
Palakkad, Kerala
Serves Chennai
2 vehicles · 16 seats
- Replies in ~10 min
Official pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
- Post your trip onceDates, pickup, places and group size. It takes two minutes and costs nothing.
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- Book and pay the operatorAccept a quote and pay the operator an advance (25%) directly. No Yippigo fee: free until 31 December 2026.
Questions groups ask
Tiruchirappalli-la irundhu Chennai-ku evvalavu dooram? (How far is Chennai from Tiruchirappalli?)
330 km by road: 7–8 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Chennai-ku tempo traveller-ku evvalavu aagum? (What does a tempo traveller to Chennai cost?)
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli (330 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹19,700–24,200, 40–49 seater bus ₹43,300–58,500. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Chennai cost?
Round trip from Tiruchirappalli with driver: SUV / Innova ₹13,600–18,100; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹16,600–21,200; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹19,700–24,200; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹22,700–28,800; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹43,300–58,500. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Chennai?
1–2 days. With the drive from Tiruchirappalli, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The airport city and the start of the Mamallapuram, Puducherry, Kanchipuram and Tiruvannamalai trips.
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
November to February.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Chennai from abroad?
Nearest airport: Chennai (MAA). Nearest railway station: Chennai Central or Chennai Egmore. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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