There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Pennādam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadamtrain 16127
3h 30m₹742–2,163Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
5h 22m₹1,195–2,315Drive 240.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pennādamcar 240.7 km
3h 35m₹2,718–3,926Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pennādamtaxi 240.7 km
3h 35m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu
5h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pennādam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pennādam is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pennādam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Virudhachalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pennādam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pennadam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Chennai and Pennādam is 235 km. The road distance is 240.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pennādam without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Chennai to Pennādam, including transfers.
Chennai to Pennādam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Pennādam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pennādam is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pennādam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadam once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹324–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹324–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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 Pennādam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Virudhachalam station.
Chennai to Pennādam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pennadam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pennādam is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chennai to Pennādam.
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