There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Parangipettai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettaitrain 06689 / ...
5h 19m₹845–3,059Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
5h 37mDrive 205.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Parangipettaicar 205.8 km
3h 34m₹2,320–3,351Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Parangipettaitaxi 205.8 km
3h 34m₹4,600–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Parangipettai is to train which costs ₹800 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Parangipettai is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Parangipettai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Parangipettai via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Chennai and Parangipettai is 236 km. The road distance is 205.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Parangipettai without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Chennai to Parangipettai, including transfers.
Chennai to Parangipettai bus services, operated by Ratham, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Parangipettai is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Parangipettai, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Parangipettai via Villupuram Jn and Parangipettai in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Ratham operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Villupuram Jn to Parangipettai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
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 Parangipettai bus services, operated by Ratham, arrive at Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Parangipettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Parangipettai is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Chennai to Parangipettai.
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