There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Peralam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kuttalambus Chennai - Kuttalam
5h 8m₹941–1,965Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Peralam Jntrain 16175
5h 24m₹210–1,700Drive 271.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Peralamcar 271.8 km
4h 32m₹2,637–3,808Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Peralamtaxi 271.8 km
4h 32m₹6,000–7,500
Chennai to Peralam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Peralam is to train which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Peralam is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Peralam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Kuttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Peralam Jn. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Chennai and Peralam is 287 km. The road distance is 271.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Peralam without a car is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Chennai to Peralam, including transfers.
Chennai to Peralam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Peralam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Peralam is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs ₹900 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹210 - ₹1,700 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Peralam, Tamil Nādu, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kuttalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹460–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Peralam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Peralam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Kuttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹460–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹460–650
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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 Peralam bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Kuttalam station.
Chennai to Peralam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Peralam Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Peralam is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Chennai to Peralam.
There are 94+ hotels available in Peralam.