There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Pāndicheri by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the taxi from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Pāndicheritaxi
4h 22m₹8,613–18,772Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneritrain 16127 / ...
11h 41m₹858–3,341Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneribus Chennai - Nanguneri
12h 27m₹1,092–2,015Drive 651.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pāndichericar 651.6 km
9h 46m₹7,358–10,628Bus via FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5138 / ...
15h 23m₹1,508–3,977
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pāndicheri is to bus which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pāndicheri is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 22m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹19,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pāndicheri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pāndicheri. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Nanguneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Chennai and Pāndicheri is 608 km. The road distance is 651.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pāndicheri without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chennai to Pāndicheri, including transfers.
Chennai to Pāndicheri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Pāndicheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pāndicheri is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs ₹850 - ₹3,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,100 and takes 12h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pāndicheri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneri twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 11h 25m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri once daily. Tickets cost ₹550–1,400 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹350–2,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹350–420
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,300–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Nanguneri
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹550–800
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Valliyur - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹900–3,200
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,500–1,900
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pāndicheri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Chennai to Pāndicheri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nanguneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pāndicheri is 652 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Chennai to Pāndicheri.
There are 19+ hotels available in Pāndicheri.