There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Pennāgaram by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Perambur to Bommiditrain 22649
- Take the taxi from Bommidi to Pennāgaramtaxi
5h 4m₹1,312–3,010Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Dharampuribus
8h 43m₹1,028–1,827Bus
- Take the bus from Vadapalani to Dharmapuribus
6h 26m₹1,347–2,372Drive 317.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pennāgaramcar 317.8 km
4h 39m₹3,585–5,179Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pennāgaramtaxi 317.8 km
4h 39m₹7,000–8,500Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane MAA - SXV
- Take the taxi from Salem (SXV) to Pennāgaramtaxi
3h 50m₹5,813–12,872Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Salem Jntrain 22637 / ...
- Take the train from Salem Jn to Dharmapuritrain 12678 / ...
7h 47m₹1,160–3,744
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pennāgaram is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,900 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pennāgaram is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pennāgaram. However, there are services departing from Vadapalani and arriving at Dharmapuri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pennāgaram. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Dharmapuri via Salem Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Chennai and Pennāgaram is 332 km. The road distance is 317.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pennāgaram without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 4m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Chennai to Pennāgaram, including transfers.
Chennai to Pennāgaram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Vadapalani station.
Chennai to Pennāgaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pennāgaram is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹3,800 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pennāgaram, India?
Mettur Super Services operates a bus from Vadapalani to Dharmapuri once daily. Tickets cost ₹500–1,400 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Pennāgaram via Salem Jn and Dharmapuri in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Salem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,100–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Bommidi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,700
Train from Chennai Central to Salem Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Salem Jn to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Vadapalani to Dharmapuri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,400
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹500–1,400
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Dharampuri
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹220–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Sleeper
- ₹250–650
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–8,500
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
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +9144 28 88 99 99
- Website
- fasttrackcalltaxi.in
Orampo Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 85 25 00 05 00
- Website
- orampo.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pennāgaram bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Dharmapuri station.
Chennai to Pennāgaram train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Salem Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pennāgaram is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Chennai to Pennāgaram.
There are six+ hotels available in Pennāgaram.












