There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Periyapattinam by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
10h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuramtrain 16751 / ...
11h 38m₹633–2,870Drive 500 km
- Drive from Chennai to Periyapattinamcar 500 km
7h 50m₹5,632–8,134Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Periyapattinamtaxi 500 km
7h 50m₹11,000–14,000Fly to Trichy International Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuramtrain
7h 50m₹6,593–10,232Bus via M.G.R. Koyambedu (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Bharathi Nagarbus FlixBus IN5111
13h 9m₹1,118–3,207Fly to Madurai, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane MAA - IXM
- Take the train from Madurai Jn to Valantaravaltrain
7h 52m₹6,038–10,917Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane MAA - TCR
- Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jntrain
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuramtrain
9h 41m₹8,603–20,732
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Periyapattinam is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Periyapattinam is to drive which takes 7h 50m and costs ₹5,500 - ₹8,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Periyapattinam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Periyapattinam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Ramanathapuram via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between Chennai and Periyapattinam is 502 km. The road distance is 500 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Periyapattinam without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Chennai to Periyapattinam, including transfers.
Chennai to Periyapattinam bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Periyapattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Periyapattinam is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹600 - ₹2,900 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Periyapattinam, India?
Tippusultan Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–8,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Tuticorin Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–16,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Madurai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–390
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Madurai Jn to Valantaraval
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Maniyachchi Jn to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Ramanathapuram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ramanathapuram - Bharathi Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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 Periyapattinam bus services, operated by Tippusultan Travels, arrive at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Periyapattinam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ramanathapuram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Periyapattinam is 500 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Chennai to Periyapattinam.
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