Rome2Rio

How to get fromChennai to Periyakulamby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

Find Transport to Periyakulam

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Periyakulam by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus via Tiruchirappalli

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain train 12605
    2. Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus bus Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
    9h 46m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Tenitrain train 20601
    10h 30m
    ₹770–3,114

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chennai Fort to Marai Malai Nagar Katrain train 06721 / ...
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus bus FlixBus IN5536
    10h 27m
    ₹773–3,148

  4. Drive 483.5 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Periyakulamcar car 483.5 km
    7h 13m
    ₹5,451–7,873

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Periyakulamtaxi taxi 483.5 km
    7h 13m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Fly to Trichy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuram Bypass to FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Standbus bus
    7h 5m
    ₹6,373–9,272

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Theni, Tamil Nadu
    11h 21m

  8. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane MAA - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Palanitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Palani to Periyakulamtaxi taxi
    7h 16m
    ₹6,503–11,162

  9. Fly to Madurai, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    8h 45m

  10. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the bus from Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Periyakulam, Tamil Nadubus bus
    9h 40m

  11. Fly to Cochin International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the bus from Angamaly to Kumilybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kumily to Periyakulambus bus
    10h 55m
    ₹5,793–10,322

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,656Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chennai to Periyakulam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Periyakulam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Teni 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 8m. Alternatively, National Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 9h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, Getting to Milan from the airport, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers