There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Ponnai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Mukundarayapurmtrain 16089
2h 17m₹746–1,868Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupatibus
3h 36m₹1,162–1,542Drive 125.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ponnaicar 125.5 km
1h 58m₹1,403–2,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponnaitaxi 125.5 km
1h 58m₹3,100–3,800Train, taxi
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the taxi from Katpadi Jn to Ponnaitaxi
2h 29m₹1,004–2,280
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ponnai is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹1,900 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ponnai is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Ponnai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Madhavaram and arriving at Tirupati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ponnai. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Mukundarayapurm via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Chennai and Ponnai is 127 km. The road distance is 125.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponnai without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Chennai to Ponnai, including transfers.
Chennai to Ponnai bus services, operated by APSRTC, depart from Chennai Madhavaram station.
Chennai to Ponnai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponnai is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ₹700 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,600 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ponnai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Mukundarayapurm once daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,200 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, APSRTC operates a bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ₹160–350 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Mukundarayapurm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Phone
- 0866 2570005
- [email protected]
- Website
- APSRTC
Bus from Chennai Madhavaram to Tirupati
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹160–350
- Website
- APSRTC
- Seater
- ₹160–330
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- ₹850–3,800
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
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Ponnai bus services, operated by APSRTC, arrive at Tirupati station.
Chennai to Ponnai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Mukundarayapurm station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ponnai is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Chennai to Ponnai.
There are 18+ hotels available in Ponnai.