There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Poovalai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arambakkamtrain 42401 / ...
1h 42m₹350–1,265Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tadabus Chennai - Tada
1h 54m₹791–1,845Drive 60.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Poovalaicar 60.1 km
59 min₹680–982Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Poovalaitaxi 60.1 km
59 min₹1,400–1,700
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Poovalai is to train which costs ₹350 - ₹1,300 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Poovalai is to drive which takes 59 min and costs ₹650 - ₹1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Poovalai. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Tada via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Poovalai. However, there are services departing from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and arriving at Arambakkam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Chennai and Poovalai is 68 km. The road distance is 60.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poovalai without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,300.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Chennai to Poovalai, including transfers.
Chennai to Poovalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Poovalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Poovalai is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs ₹350 - ₹1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,900 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Poovalai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arambakkam every 2 hours. Tickets cost ₹130–1,000 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tada once daily. Tickets cost ₹390–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Arambakkam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Tada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400–1,700
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 Poovalai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Tada station.
Chennai to Poovalai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Arambakkam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Poovalai is 60 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Chennai to Poovalai.
There are 12+ hotels available in Poovalai.