There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Ponpadi by train, car, or taxi
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Train, line 16112 train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Arakkonamtrain 12607 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Ponpaditrain 16112
2h 11m₹240–1,896Drive 88.8 km
- Drive from Chennai to Ponpadicar 88.8 km
1h 21m₹1,010–1,458Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Ponpaditaxi 88.8 km
1h 21m₹2,000–2,500Train, line 16112 train via Chennai Central
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Arakkonamtrain 12639 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Ponpaditrain 16112
2h 21m₹242–1,912
Chennai to Ponpadi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Ponpadi is to train and line 16112 train which costs ₹240 - ₹1,900 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Ponpadi is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Ponpadi. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Ponpadi via Arakkonam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Chennai and Ponpadi is 85 km. The road distance is 88.8 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Ponpadi without a car is to train and line 16112 train which takes 2h 11m and costs ₹240 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Chennai to Ponpadi, including transfers.
Chennai to Ponpadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
Chennai to Ponpadi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arakkonam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Ponpadi is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Chennai to Ponpadi.
There are 13+ hotels available in Ponpadi.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ponpadi, India?
You can take a train from Perambur to Ponpadi via Arakkonam in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to Ponpadi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Chennai Central to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Arakkonam to Ponpadi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,000–2,500
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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