There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Kuilapalayam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
3h 49m₹582–1,555Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 51m₹288–917Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
4h 59m₹332–1,575Drive 144.9 km
- Drive from Chennai to Kuilapalayamcar 144.9 km
2h 22m₹1,632–2,358Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Kuilapalayamtaxi 144.9 km
2h 22m₹3,300–3,900
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Kuilapalayam is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹280 - ₹950 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Kuilapalayam is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Kuilapalayam. 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 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Kuilapalayam. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Chennai and Kuilapalayam is 162 km. The road distance is 144.9 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kuilapalayam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chennai to Kuilapalayam, including transfers.
Chennai to Kuilapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Kuilapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Kuilapalayam is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹550 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹330 - ₹1,600 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Kuilapalayam, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹303–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Pondicherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
- ₹303–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,900
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 Kuilapalayam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Kuilapalayam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Kuilapalayam is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Chennai to Kuilapalayam.
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