There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Korkadu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villianurtrain 06025 / ...
3h 44m₹296–1,492Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
3h 50m₹642–1,635Drive 162.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Korkaducar 162.1 km
2h 47m₹1,824–2,635Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Korkadutaxi 162.1 km
2h 47m₹3,600–4,400Train via Villupuram Jn
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
4h 22m₹395–2,359
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Korkadu is to train which costs ₹290 - ₹1,500 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Korkadu is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Korkadu. 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 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Korkadu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Villianur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Chennai and Korkadu is 194 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Korkadu without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹290 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Chennai to Korkadu, including transfers.
Chennai to Korkadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Korkadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Korkadu is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs ₹290 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Korkadu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villianur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 37m. 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 Villianur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,400
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 Korkadu bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Korkadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villianur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Korkadu is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Chennai to Korkadu.
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