What is the cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pettai?

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pettai is to train which costs ₹480 - ₹2,200 and takes 8h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chennai to Pettai?

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pettai is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Pettai?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pettai. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Pettai?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pettai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Peralam Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Chennai to Pettai?

The distance between Chennai and Pettai is 316 km. The road distance is 280.2 km.

How do I travel from Chennai to Pettai without a car?

The best way to get from Chennai to Pettai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100.

How long does it take to get from Chennai to Pettai?

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Chennai to Pettai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Pettai bus from?

Chennai to Pettai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Pettai train from?

Chennai to Pettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.

Train or bus from Chennai to Pettai?

The best way to get from Chennai to Pettai is to bus which takes 4h 42m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can train via Peralam Jn, which costs ₹550 - ₹2,100 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Chennai to Pettai bus arrive?

Chennai to Pettai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.

Where does the Chennai to Pettai train arrive?

Chennai to Pettai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Peralam Jn station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Pettai?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pettai is 280 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Chennai to Pettai.

Where can I stay near Pettai?

There are 67+ hotels available in Pettai.

Chennai to Pettai - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Pettai by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
4h 42m
₹711–2,105
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perambur to Karaikaltrain 11017
8h 49m
₹483–2,140
Train via Peralam Jn
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Peralam Jntrain 16175
5h 34m
₹596–2,100
Drive 280.2 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Pettaicar 280.2 km
4h 44m
₹3,162–4,567
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Pettaitaxi 280.2 km
4h 44m
₹6,000–7,500
Bus via Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
6h 55m

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Distance: 316.3 km
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pettai, Puducherry, India?

SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Peralam Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 16m.

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