There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Pudukkottai by train, bus, night bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottaitrain 12605 / ...
5h 48m₹250–1,900Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Pudukkottaibus redbusIndia_Non A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
7h 50mNight bus
- Take the nightbus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Pudukkottainightbus
10h 32m₹410–429Drive 378.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pudukkottaicar 378.3 km
5h 32m₹4,241–6,125Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pudukkottaitaxi 378.3 km
5h 32m₹8,000–10,000Train via Virudhachalam
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jntrain 12633 / ...
- Take the train from Vridhachalam Jn to Pudukkottaitrain 12605 / ...
7h 2m₹355–2,811Fly, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane MAA - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottaitrain
4h 43m₹6,150–9,138
Chennai to Pudukkottai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pudukkottai is to night bus which costs ₹410 - ₹430 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pudukkottai is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs ₹6,000 - ₹9,500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chennai and arriving at Pudukkottai. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Pudukkottai. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Chennai and Pudukkottai is 390 km. The road distance is 378.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pudukkottai without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900.
The train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottai takes 5h 48m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chennai to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pudukkottai is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs ₹250 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.
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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai hourly, and the journey takes 7h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Trichy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹250–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–300
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
Train from Chennai Egmore to Vridhachalam Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Vridhachalam Jn to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +919513508001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Night bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Pudukkottai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹402
- Schedules at
- tnstc.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,000–10,000
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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Pudukkottai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Pudukkottai station.
Chennai to Pudukkottai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pudukkottai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pudukkottai is 378 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Chennai to Pudukkottai.
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