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

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pondi is to train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,900 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pondi is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs ₹9,500 - ₹17,000.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Pondi?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pondi. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Nileshwar via Kannur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Pondi?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pondi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Nileshwar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Chennai to Pondi?

The distance between Chennai and Pondi is 691 km. The road distance is 668.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Chennai to Pondi without a car is to train which takes 13h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Chennai to Pondi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Pondi bus from?

Chennai to Pondi bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Pondi train from?

Chennai to Pondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.

Train or bus from Chennai to Pondi?

The best way to get from Chennai to Pondi is to train which takes 13h 17m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 11m.

Where does the Chennai to Pondi bus arrive?

Chennai to Pondi bus services, operated by Sri Sugam Travels, arrive at Kannur station.

Where does the Chennai to Pondi train arrive?

Chennai to Pondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Nileshwar station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Pondi?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pondi is 668 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Chennai to Pondi.

Where can I stay near Pondi?

There are 68+ hotels available in Pondi.

Chennai to Pondi - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Chennai to Pondi by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Fly to Bajpe Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bajpe Airport (IXE)plane MAA - IXE
2. Take the train from Mangalore to Nileshwartrain
5h 56m
₹7,183–15,182
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Nileshwartrain 12685 / ...
13h 17m
₹1,007–3,855
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kannurbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kannur
2. Take the bus from Kannur to Nileshwarbus
18h 11m
Drive 668.2 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Pondicar 668.2 km
9h 45m
₹7,539–10,890
Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane MAA - CNN
2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Ponditaxi
4h 37m
₹9,613–16,772
Fly to Calicut International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane MAA - CCJ
2. Take the train from Kozhikkode to Nileshwartrain
7h 13m
₹7,113–13,422
Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane MAA - CJB
2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Nileshwartrain
9h 41m
₹6,333–11,462
Fly to Mysore, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Mysore (MYQ)plane MAA - MYQ
2. Take the bus from Ramaswamy Circle to Sulliabus
3. Take the taxi from Sullia to Ponditaxi
8h 42m
₹7,183–24,022
Bus via Hebbagodi
1. Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
2. Take the bus from FlixBus Vellore - Bypass to FlixBus Bengaluru - Bommasandrabus
3. Take the bus from Narayana Hrudayalaya to Nileshwarbus
18h 43m
₹1,852–2,992

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

27Weekly Planes

3h 12mAverage Duration

₹6,133Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chennai to Pondi.

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Distance: 690.6 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pondi, Kerala, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Nileshwar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹400–3,100 and the journey takes 13h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Pondi via Kannur, Kannur, and Nileshwar in around 18h 11m.

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