There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Gingee Fort 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 Gingee Forttaxi
2h 9m₹751–1,907Line 15 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus 15
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Tindivanambus
3h 47m₹753–1,527Drive 154.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Gingee Fortcar 154.7 km
2h 21m₹1,747–2,524Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Gingee Forttaxi 154.7 km
2h 21m₹3,500–4,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Gingee Fort is to line 15 bus and bus which costs ₹750 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Gingee Fort is to train and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Gingee Fort. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at Tindivanam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Chennai and Gingee Fort is 152 km. The road distance is 154.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Gingee Fort without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Chennai to Gingee Fort, including transfers.
Chennai to Gingee Fort bus services, operated by MTC, depart from Payaigada station.
Chennai to Gingee Fort bus services, operated by MTC, arrive at M.G.R. Koyambedu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Gingee Fort is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Chennai to Gingee Fort.
There are six+ hotels available in Gingee Fort.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Gingee Fort, India?
You can take a bus from Payaigada to Gingee Fort via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus and Tindivanam in around 3h 47m.
- 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
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedu
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–27
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–12
- Express Service
- ₹11–16
- Deluxe Service
- ₹17–24
- A/C Service
- ₹22–27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,200
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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