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 12605 / ...
3h 24m₹742–2,163Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus Chennai - Virudhachalam
4h 32m₹1,195–2,315Drive 240.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pennādamcar 240.7 km
3h 35m₹2,701–3,902Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pennādamtaxi 240.7 km
3h 35m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chennai to Virudhachalambus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater/ Sleeper
4h 46m₹1,166–1,961
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pennādam is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pennādam is to train which takes 3h 24m 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 4h 32m.
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 24m.
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 24m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 24m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pennādam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Phone
- +91 80566 50533
- [email protected]
- Website
- Krish Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Krish Travels
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Website
- Lavi Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Lavi Travels
- Website
- SSA Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Virudhachalam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SSA Tours and Travels
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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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There are two+ hotels available in Pennādam.