There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Parikkal by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
3h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
4h 10m₹275–2,159Drive 190.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Parikkalcar 190.1 km
2h 50m₹2,134–3,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Parikkaltaxi 190.1 km
2h 50m₹4,200–5,500
Chennai to Parikkal by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Parikkal is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Parikkal is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Parikkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Parikkal. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Parikkal via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Chennai and Parikkal is 193 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Parikkal without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chennai to Parikkal, including transfers.
Chennai to Parikkal bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Parikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Parikkal is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Parikkal, India?
Sri Siddhan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,200–5,500
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 Parikkal bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, arrive at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Parikkal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Parikkal is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Chennai to Parikkal.
There are 11+ hotels available in Parikkal.