There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Chengam by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettaitrain 12679 / ...
- Take the taxi from Jolarpettai to Chengamtaxi
3h 45m₹1,286–2,813Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chengam - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4320
7h 48m₹712–2,065Drive 210.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Chengamcar 210.5 km
3h 14m₹2,361–3,411Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Chengamtaxi 210.5 km
3h 14m₹4,700–6,000
Chennai to Chengam by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Chengam is to bus which costs ₹700 - ₹2,100 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Chengam is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Chengam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Chennai and Chengam is 274 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Chengam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Chennai to Chengam, including transfers.
Chennai to Chengam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Chengam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Chengam is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Chennai to Chengam.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Chengam, India?
You can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass via Puducherry and FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand in around 7h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Jolarpettai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chengam - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–6,000
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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