There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Perani by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain 12605 / ...
- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Peranitrain 06725
3h 15m₹260–2,073Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Villupuram, Tamil Nadu
3h 53mDrive 146.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Peranicar 146.8 km
2h 14m₹1,652–2,386Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Peranitaxi 146.8 km
2h 14m₹3,300–4,000Bus, train
- Take the bus from Koyambedu mSs Terminus to Melmaruvathurbus
- Take the train from Melmaruvattur to Peranitrain 06725
5h₹409–2,243
Chennai to Perani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Perani is to train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,100 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Perani is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Perani. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Perani. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Perani via Melmaruvattur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Perani is 139 km. The road distance is 146.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Perani without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Chennai to Perani, including transfers.
Chennai to Perani bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Perani train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Perani is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹260 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 53m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Perani, India?
You can take a train from Chennai Egmore to Perani via Melmaruvattur in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Siddhan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Villupuram, Tamil Nadu every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Melmaruvattur to Perani
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Melmaruvattur to Perani
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mssbus.com
Bus from Koyambedu mSs Terminus to Melmaruvathur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹260–1,200
- Website
- https://mssbus.com/
- AC Sleeper
- ₹260–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
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 Perani bus services, operated by Sri Siddhan Travels, arrive at Villupuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Perani train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Melmaruvattur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Perani is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chennai to Perani.
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