There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Muthialpet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherrytrain 16115 / ...
4h 10m₹274–1,484Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
4h 58m₹427–1,965Drive 147.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Muthialpetcar 147.8 km
2h 27m₹1,678–2,424Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Muthialpettaxi 147.8 km
2h 27m₹3,300–4,000
Chennai to Muthialpet by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Muthialpet is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Muthialpet is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Muthialpet. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kottakupam Bypass via Puducherry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Muthialpet. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pondicherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Chennai and Muthialpet is 200 km. The road distance is 147.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Muthialpet without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹270 - ₹1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chennai to Muthialpet, including transfers.
Chennai to Muthialpet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Muthialpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Muthialpet is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs ₹270 - ₹1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹2,000 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Muthialpet, Puducherry, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pondicherry twice daily. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 5m. 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 Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- 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 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Muthialpet bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Muthialpet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pondicherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Muthialpet is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Chennai to Muthialpet.
There are 1242+ hotels available in Muthialpet.