There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalaitrain 16853 / ...
5h 6m₹724–2,830Bus via Vellore
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalaibus
6h₹667–1,542Bus
- Take the bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalaibus
5h 47m₹1,024–3,293Drive 169.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathurcar 169.8 km
2h 40m₹1,916–2,767Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathurtaxi 169.8 km
2h 40m₹3,800–4,600Train via Tiruttani
- Take the train from Perambur to Tiruttanitrain 16203 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruttani to Tiruvannamalaitrain 22605
5h 39m₹725–2,886
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur is to bus via Vellore which costs ₹650 - ₹1,600 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹1,900 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai station to Kizh-Pennathur. However, there are services departing from Meenambakkam station and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Tiruvannamalai via Katpadi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Chennai and Kizh-Pennathur is 241 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur, including transfers.
Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur bus services, operated by V2K Travels, depart from Meenambakkam station.
Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,300 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kizh-Pennathur, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Central to Kizh-Pennathur via Katpadi Jn and Tiruvannamalai in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, V2K Travels operates a bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–2,700 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Perambur to Tiruttani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruttani to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- Phone
- +91 9445111202
- [email protected]
- Website
- V2K Travels
Bus from Meenambakkam station to Tiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–2,700
- Website
- V2K Travels
- Sleeper
- ₹550–2,700
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Vellore to Thiruvannamalai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹65–650
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–4,600
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 Kizh-Pennathur bus services, operated by V2K Travels, arrive at Tiruvannamalai station.
Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katpadi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Chennai to Kizh-Pennathur.
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