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How to get fromChennai to Parikkalby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Parikkal by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Villupurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    3h 52m
    ₹1,235–1,968

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain train 20635 / ...
    4h 11m
    ₹275–2,159

  3. Drive  190.1 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Parikkalcar car 190.1 km
    2h 50m
    ₹2,134–3,082

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Parikkaltaxi taxi 190.1 km
    2h 50m
    ₹4,200–5,500

Chennai to Parikkal by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Parikkal, India?

SBM Traansport operates a bus from Chennai to Villupuram every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m. 23 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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