There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Alankuppam by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 12631 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Alankuppamtaxi
2h 9m₹621–1,757Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17653
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 147.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Alankuppamcar 147.5 km
2h 24m₹1,684–2,432Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Alankuppamtaxi 147.5 km
2h 24m₹3,400–4,100
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 train and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
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 Perambur and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Chennai and Alankuppam is 152 km. The road distance is 147.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alankuppam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 9m 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 Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Alankuppam is to bus which takes 3h 51m and costs ₹650 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹450 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Alankuppam, India?
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. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Pondicherry 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹470–4,100
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Alankuppam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Alankuppam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Alankuppam is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Chennai to Alankuppam.
There are 1183+ hotels available in Alankuppam.