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How to get fromChennai Central Station to Periyakulamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Periyakulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Park to Marai Malai Nagar Katrain train 06721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5536
    10h 29m
    ₹773–3,144

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tenitrain train 20601
    10h 37m
    ₹770–3,114

  3. Drive 482.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai Central Station to Periyakulamcar car 482.2 km
    7h 11m
    ₹5,445–7,864

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Periyakulamtaxi taxi 482.2 km
    7h 11m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  5. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus bus
    7h 10m
    ₹6,373–9,272

  6. Train, bus via Tiruchirappalli

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain train 12605
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus bus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
    10h 53m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
    11h 31m

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Periyakulamtaxi taxi
    7h 21m
    ₹6,503–11,162

  9. Fly to Madurai, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    8h 50m

  10. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    9h 45m

  11. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumily to Periyakulambus bus
    11h
    ₹6,293–10,822

Chennai Central Station to Periyakulam by foot, train, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket₹773Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Periyakulam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Teni 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 8m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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