There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Alankuppam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tindivanam
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 06025 / ...
2h 34m₹621–1,757Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
5h 5m₹452–1,715Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
3h 51m₹672–1,675Drive 146.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alankuppamcar 146.7 km
2h 23m₹1,650–2,383Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Alankuppamtaxi 146.7 km
2h 23m₹3,400–4,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Alankuppam is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Alankuppam is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Alankuppam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Alankuppam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tindivanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Chennai and Alankuppam is 152 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alankuppam without a car is to train via Tindivanam which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Chennai to Alankuppam, including transfers.
Chennai to Alankuppam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Alankuppam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alankuppam is to train via Tindivanam which takes 2h 34m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹650 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alankuppam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,400–4,100
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 to Alankuppam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Alankuppam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alankuppam is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Chennai to Alankuppam.
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