There are 5 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 47mTrain via Tambaram
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jntrain 12631 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettaitrain 06689 / ...
6h 1m₹946–3,894Train
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettaitrain 06689 / ...
5h 52m₹947–3,926Drive 204.5 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettaicar 204.5 km
3h 32m₹2,296–3,316Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettaitaxi 204.5 km
3h 32m₹4,600–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹4,000 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Park and arriving at Parangipettai via Chennai Egmore and Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Parangipettai is 228 km. The road distance is 204.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹4,000 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Parangipettai, India?
Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai via Chennai Park, Chennai Egmore, Villupuram Jn, and Parangipettai in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Parangipettai.
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