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Srirangam Railway Station
Station Code: SRGM
The closest railway station to Srirangam Temple, just 1 km away. Most trains stop at Trichy Junction (TPJ).
Distance to Temple
1 km
Auto Fare
₹30-50
Station Code
SRGM
Trichy Jn Distance
9 km
Which Station to Use?
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Srirangam (SRGM)
Closest- ✓ Only 1 km from temple
- ✓ Walk or ₹30 auto ride
- ✗ Fewer trains (mostly passenger)
- ✗ No express/superfast trains
Best for: Nearby cities (Thanjavur, Kumbakonam)
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Trichy Junction (TPJ)
Main Station- ✓ All major trains stop here
- ✓ Express, Superfast, Shatabdi
- ✓ Well connected to all cities
- ✗ 9 km from temple (30-40 min)
Best for: Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai, Mumbai
Train Connections
| From | Trains | Duration | Arrive At |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Multiple daily | 5-6 hrs | Trichy Jn (TPJ) |
| Madurai | 10+ daily | 2.5-3 hrs | Trichy Jn (TPJ) |
| Bangalore | 5-6 daily | 6-7 hrs | Trichy Jn (TPJ) |
| Coimbatore | 8+ daily | 4-5 hrs | Trichy Jn (TPJ) |
| Thanjavur | Passenger trains | 1 hr | Srirangam (SRGM) |
| Kumbakonam | Passenger trains | 1.5 hrs | Srirangam (SRGM) |
From Station to Temple
From Srirangam Station (1 km)
Auto Rickshaw
Always available
₹30-50
5 min
Local Bus (1, 1A)
Every 10-15 min
₹5-10
10 min
Taxi/Cab
On call
₹100-150
5 min
Walking
1 km distance
Free
15-20 min
From Trichy Junction (9 km)
Local Bus (1, 1A)
From bus stand near station
₹15-20
35-45 min
Auto Rickshaw
Pre-paid or negotiated
₹150-200
25-30 min
Taxi / Ola / Uber
App-based or station taxi
₹200-300
20-25 min
Station Facilities
Srirangam Station (SRGM)
- • Small station, limited facilities
- • Waiting room available
- • Drinking water
- • Basic restrooms
- • Auto stand outside
Trichy Junction (TPJ)
- • Major junction, full facilities
- • AC waiting rooms
- • Retiring rooms (booking available)
- • Food stalls & restaurants
- • Cloak room for luggage
- • Pre-paid taxi counter
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book in advance: Trains to Trichy fill up, especially on weekends and festivals
- • Pre-paid auto: Use pre-paid auto stand at Trichy Junction to avoid haggling
- • Early morning arrival: If arriving before 6 AM, wait at Trichy Jn (more safe) than Srirangam
- • Luggage: Use cloak room at Trichy Jn if you have heavy luggage
- • Return booking: Book return tickets from Trichy Junction for more options
Station Enquiry
Srirangam (SRGM)
139Trichy Junction (TPJ)
0431-2413724