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

The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Porayar is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chennai to Porayar is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.

Is there a direct bus between Chennai and Porayar?

No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Porayar. However, there are services departing from Guindy Industrial Estate and arriving at Nagore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chennai and Porayar?

No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Porayar. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sirkazhi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Chennai to Porayar?

The distance between Chennai and Porayar is 293 km. The road distance is 265.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chennai to Porayar without a car is to train via Sirkazhi which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Chennai to Porayar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chennai to Porayar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chennai to Porayar train from?

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

Train or bus from Chennai to Porayar?

The best way to get from Chennai to Porayar is to train via Sirkazhi which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagore, which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Chennai to Porayar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chennai to Porayar train arrive?

Chennai to Porayar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.

Can I drive from Chennai to Porayar?

Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Porayar is 265 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chennai to Porayar.

Where can I stay near Porayar?

There are 60+ hotels available in Porayar.

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

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

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Train via Sirkazhi
best
1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhitrain 09419 / ...
4h 43m
₹1,153–2,742
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Perambur to Karaikaltrain 11017
8h 53m
₹563–2,230
Bus via Nagore
1. Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
4h 48m
₹759–1,435
Drive 265.3 km
1. Drive from Chennai to Porayarcar 265.3 km
4h 27m
₹2,963–4,280
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Porayartaxi 265.3 km
4h 27m
₹5,500–7,500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
6h 4m

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Distance: 293.1 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Porayar, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹200–1,600 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore hourly. Tickets cost ₹230–800 and the journey takes 3h 29m.

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