There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi by train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or plane
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Train via Virudhachalam
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12633 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Paramakkuditrain 22661
9h 7m₹395–3,111Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkuditrain 16751 / ...
10h 15m₹320–2,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Paramakudibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
9h 55m₹1,400–2,400Drive 481.4 km
- Drive from Chennai to Paramakkudicar 481.4 km
7h 4m₹4,708–6,801Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Paramakkuditaxi 481.4 km
7h 4m₹10,000–13,000Subway, fly to Madurai, bus, train
- Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkuditrain
6h 13m₹5,195–9,673Fly 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
6h 51m₹5,700–8,938Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jntrain
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkuditrain
8h 43m₹8,420–17,188
Chennai to Paramakkudi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi is to train which costs ₹320 - ₹2,500 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi is to subway and fly and bus and train which takes 6h 13m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹10,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Paramakudi. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.
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 15m.
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 9h 7m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Chennai to Paramakkudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Paramakkudi bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, depart from Chennai 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 9h 7m and costs ₹390 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,400 and takes 9h 55m.
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 9h 7m. Alternatively, National Travels - Ratnagiri operates a bus from Chennai to Paramakudi 3 times a day, and the journey takes 9h 55m. Seven other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–14,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Chennai Egmore to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Tiruchchirapali to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Tuti Melur to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Madurai Jn to Paramakkudi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 044 2437 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
Subway from Cmbt to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹29–40
- Website
- Chennai Metro Rail
- Schedules at
- Chennai Metro Rail Timetable
- Standard Fare
- ₹29–40
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +919500200014
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vetri Travels
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–2,400
- Schedules at
- Vetri Travels
- Website
- Vgv Travels
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Vgv Travels
- Website
- Sg Ark Travels Pvt.Ltd
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Sg Ark Travels Pvt.Ltd
- Website
- RGP Travels
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- RGP Travels
- Website
- CTC Travels
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- CTC Travels
- Website
- Suriya Busline
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Suriya Busline
- Website
- THIRU Travels
Bus from Chennai to Paramakudi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- THIRU Travels
- Phone
- 91-452-2690612
- [email protected]
- Website
- Madurai Transport
Bus from Madurai airport to Periyar Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹35
- Schedules at
- Madurai Transport
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Paramakkudi bus services, operated by National Travels - Ratnagiri, arrive at Paramakudi station.
Chennai to Paramakkudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Paramakkudi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Paramakkudi is 481 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Chennai to Paramakkudi.
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