There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Irumbai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Tindivanam
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanamtrain 12631 / ...
2h 8m₹621–1,757Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17653
5h 1m₹412–1,665Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
3h 47m₹632–1,625Drive 150 km
- Drive from Chennai to Irumbaicar 150 km
2h 25m₹1,712–2,473Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Irumbaitaxi 150 km
2h 25m₹3,500–4,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Irumbai is to train which costs ₹410 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Irumbai is to train via Tindivanam which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Irumbai. 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 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Irumbai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Tindivanam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Irumbai is 153 km. The road distance is 150 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Irumbai without a car is to train via Tindivanam which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Chennai to Irumbai, including transfers.
Chennai to Irumbai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Irumbai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Irumbai is to train via Tindivanam which takes 2h 8m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Irumbai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Tindivanam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 43m. 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
- 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
- 2h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–4,200
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Irumbai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Irumbai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tindivanam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Irumbai is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Chennai to Irumbai.
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