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There are 8 ways to get from Chennai to Pudukkottai by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottaitrain train 12605 / ...
    5h 48m
    ₹250–1,900

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Pudukkottaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    8h 5m

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Pudukkottainightbus night bus
    10h 32m
    ₹410–429

  4. Drive  378.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Pudukkottaicar car 378.3 km
    5h 32m
    ₹3,669–5,300

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Pudukkottaitaxi taxi 378.3 km
    5h 32m
    ₹8,000–10,000

  6. Train via Virudhachalam

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain train 12633 / ...
    2. Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Pudukkottaitrain train 12605 / ...
    7h 2m
    ₹355–2,811

  7. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane MAA - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottaitrain train
    4h 44m
    ₹5,650–11,638

  8. Fly to Salem, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Salem (SXV)plane plane MAA - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Pudukkottaitrain train
    8h 48m
    ₹6,070–11,478

Chennai to Pudukkottai by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket₹250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹250–1,900 and the journey takes 5h 48m. Alternatively, LION Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai hourly, and the journey takes 8h 5m. 19 other operators also service this route.

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