There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Periyar by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Bajpe Airport
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
3h 56m₹6,913–12,872Train via Bengaluru
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengalurutrain 12657 / ...
- Take the train from Ksr Bengaluru to Bantawalatrain 16511 / ...
15h 33m₹779–3,992Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalorebus Chennai - Bangalore
- Take the bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangalurubus
13h 33m₹1,562–3,585Drive 641.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Periyarcar 641.2 km
9h 4m₹7,212–10,417Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Periyartaxi 641.2 km
9h 4m₹14,000–17,000Fly to Shivamogga, taxi
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shivamogga (RQY)plane MAA - RQY
- Take the taxi from Shivamogga (RQY) to Periyartaxi
5h 49m₹7,413–9,372Train
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Mangaloretrain 12685 / ...
16h 3m₹1,116–4,192Bus via Vellore
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridgebus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Manibus
19h 17m₹1,522–3,692
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Periyar is to train via Bengaluru which costs ₹750 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Periyar is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at B C Road via Kempegowda B.S. and Mangaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Periyar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Bantawala via Ksr Bengaluru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
The distance between Chennai and Periyar is 628 km. The road distance is 641.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Periyar without a car is to bus which takes 13h 33m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Chennai to Periyar, including transfers.
Chennai to Periyar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Periyar is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹13,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,500 - ₹3,600 and takes 13h 33m, you could also train via Bengaluru, which costs ₹750 - ₹4,000 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Periyar, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bajpe Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–17,000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Shivamogga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–3,700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Ksr Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Ksr Bengaluru to Bantawala
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Chennai Central to Mangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹430–3,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹430–550
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,600–3,300
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Bangalore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹480–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹480–650
- Phone
- 080-26252625
- Website
- ksrtc.in
Bus from Kempegowda B.S. to Mangaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹400–1,300
- Schedules at
- ksrtc.in
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- apsrtconline.in
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- https://www.apsrtconline.in/oprs-web/
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹360–1,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge to FlixBus Mani
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹500–1,700
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 18001020999
- [email protected]
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - SilkBoard Skywalk Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹490–950
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Semi Sleeper
- ₹490–950
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,000–17,000
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 Periyar bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Bangalore station.
Chennai to Periyar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ksr Bengaluru station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Periyar is 641 km. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Chennai to Periyar.
There are seven+ hotels available in Periyar.