There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, or bus
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12635 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Paramakkuditrain 22661
8h 51m₹395–3,111Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkuditrain 16751 / ...
10h 48m₹320–2,500Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypassbus FlixBus IN5111
12h 1m₹928–2,737Drive 481.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Paramakkudicar 481.4 km
7h 4m₹5,427–7,839Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Paramakkuditaxi 481.4 km
7h 4m₹10,000–13,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Paramakkuditrain
7h₹6,283–9,772Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Take the train from Thanjavur to Paramakkuditrain 16751 / ...
14h 19mFly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkuditrain
6h 59m₹5,778–10,507Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkuditrain
9h 12m₹8,293–20,272
Chennai to Paramakkudi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi is to fly and train which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Paramakkudi. However, there are services departing from Payaigada and arriving at FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Paramakkudi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Chennai and Paramakkudi is 512 km. The road distance is 481.4 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi without a car is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Paramakkudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Chennai to Paramakkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi is to train via Virudhachalam which takes 8h 51m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,800 and takes 12h 1m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Paramakkudi, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkudi via Vridhachalam Jn in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass once daily. Tickets cost ₹750–2,500 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
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
- 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 Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Thanjavur to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹750–2,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–13,000
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 Paramakkudi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Paramakudi - Thelichatha Nallur Bypass station.
Chennai to Paramakkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vridhachalam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Paramakkudi is 481 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Chennai to Paramakkudi.
There are two+ hotels available in Paramakkudi.