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How to get fromChennai to Periyarby subway, plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Periyar by subway, plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Subway, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cmbt to Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane plane MAA - IXE
    4h
    ₹6,830–13,038

  2. Train via Bengaluru

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain train 12657 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Bantawalatrain train 16511 / ...
    15h 33m
    ₹779–3,992

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus bus Chennai - Bangalore
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus bus
    13h 33m
    ₹1,561–3,585

  4. Drive  640.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Periyarcar car 640.3 km
    8h 58m
    ₹7,222–10,431

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Periyartaxi taxi 640.3 km
    8h 58m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain train 12685 / ...
    16h 3m
    ₹1,116–4,192

  7. Bus via Vellore

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - HSR Layoutbus bus
    3. Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - HSR Layout to FlixBus Manibus bus
    18h 41m
    ₹1,532–3,692

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 622.3 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Periyar via Bangalore, Kempegowda B.S., Mangaluru, and B C Road in around 13h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chennai Central to Periyar via Ksr Bengaluru and Bantawala in around 15h 33m.

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