There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kandarakottai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
3h 2m₹435–1,589Bus via Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
3h 52mDrive 174.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kandarakottaicar 174.9 km
2h 39m₹1,968–2,842Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kandarakottaitaxi 174.9 km
2h 39m₹3,900–4,700Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Panruti, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Panruti, Tamil Nadu
4h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kandarakottai is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kandarakottai is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kandarakottai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kandarakottai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Villupuram Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Chennai and Kandarakottai is 177 km. The road distance is 174.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kandarakottai without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Chennai to Kandarakottai, including transfers.
Chennai to Kandarakottai bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kandarakottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kandarakottai is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹430 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, which costs and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kandarakottai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, Sri Siddhan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,700
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 Kandarakottai bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, arrive at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Kandarakottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kandarakottai is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Chennai to Kandarakottai.
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