There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Porayar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhitrain 09419 / ...
4h 43m₹1,153–2,742Bus via Nagore
cheapest- Take the bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagorebus
4h 48m₹759–1,435Drive 264.5 km
- Drive from Chennai to Porayarcar 264.5 km
4h 27m₹2,989–4,317Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Porayartaxi 264.5 km
4h 27m₹5,500–7,000Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tharangambadi, Tamil Nadu
6h 38m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Porayar is to bus via Nagore which costs ₹750 - ₹1,500 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Porayar is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
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.
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.
The distance between Chennai and Porayar is 293 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Porayar without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Chennai to Porayar, including transfers.
Chennai to Porayar bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Guindy Industrial Estate station.
Chennai to Porayar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Porayar is to train 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.
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.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹200–1,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200–240
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Guindy Industrial Estate to Nagore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹230–800
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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 Porayar bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Nagore station.
Chennai to Porayar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Porayar is 265 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chennai to Porayar.
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