There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Pandalkudi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Aruppukkottaitrain 20681
8h 43m₹614–2,661Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352
10h 19m₹489–2,559Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Maduraibus Chennai - Madurai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN4352 / ...
9h 25m₹715–1,705Drive 515.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pandalkudicar 515.7 km
7h 41m₹5,808–8,389Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pandalkuditaxi 515.7 km
7h 41m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypassbus
6h 34m₹7,823–17,872Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypassbus FlixBus IN5113
12h 5m₹758–2,527Fly to Madurai, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypassbus
6h 50m₹5,848–9,787Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypassbus
7h 15m₹6,423–9,422
Chennai to Pandalkudi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pandalkudi is to bus via Madurai which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pandalkudi is to fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹18,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pandalkudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pandalkudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Aruppukkottai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
The distance between Chennai and Pandalkudi is 548 km. The road distance is 515.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pandalkudi without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Chennai to Pandalkudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Pandalkudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Pandalkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pandalkudi is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus via Madurai, which costs ₹700 - ₹1,700 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pandalkudi, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Aruppukkottai 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass via Madurai and FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand in around 9h 25m.
- 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
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Aruppukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹500–750
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–340
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Spic Nagar Main Gate to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹210–400
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–380
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Madurai - Periyar Bus Stand to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–380
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Pandalkudi - Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹350–950
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pandalkudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Madurai station.
Chennai to Pandalkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Aruppukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pandalkudi is 516 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Chennai to Pandalkudi.
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