Key hubs
Tiruchirappalli airport and railway station
- Airport
- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), about 5 km south of the city centre; roughly 15 to 30 minutes by road, traffic dependent
- Railway station
- Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) is the main station and a major rail hub of southern Tamil Nadu; Srirangam also has its own station
- Getting around
- Autos and app cabs work in the city; a car and driver is the easiest way to reach Srirangam, Samayapuram and Kallanai
How to reach Tiruchirappalli by air
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) is about 5 km south of the city centre, roughly 15 to 30 minutes by road depending on traffic. Chennai (MAA) and Madurai (IXM) are alternatives for wider connections.
How to reach Tiruchirappalli by train
Tiruchirappalli Junction (TPJ) is the main station and a major railway hub in southern Tamil Nadu, with many trains to Chennai, Madurai, Thanjavur and beyond. Srirangam also has its own station.
How to reach Tiruchirappalli by road
Trichy sits on the main highway network between Chennai, Madurai and Thanjavur, with frequent state and private buses. Thanjavur is about 55 to 60 km away and Madurai about 130 to 140 km.
Getting around Tiruchirappalli
Autos and app cabs work in the city. A car and driver for the day is the easiest way to reach Srirangam, Samayapuram, Kallanai and the museum. Agree fares before auto rides.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Tiruchirappalli
- Hire a car and driver for the day. It gives you somewhere cool to rest and avoids haggling with autos in the heat.
- Carry thin socks for temple courtyards, plus water, a hat and a small towel, and keep a break in the middle of the day.
- Ask your hotel about battery-car or wheelchair help at Srirangam before you go, and do not assume it is available at every temple.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.