There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Pudupet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Sirkazhi
best- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sirkazhitrain 09419 / ...
4h 46m₹1,153–2,742Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Karaikaltrain 11017
8h 59m₹643–2,320Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyurbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
6h 4mDrive 264.2 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pudupetcar 264.2 km
4h 30m₹2,953–4,265Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pudupettaxi 264.2 km
4h 30m₹5,500–7,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pudupet is to train which costs ₹600 - ₹2,400 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pudupet is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pudupet. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Thirukadaiyur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pudupet. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Sirkazhi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Chennai and Pudupet is 292 km. The road distance is 264.2 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pudupet without a car is to train via Sirkazhi which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Chennai to Pudupet, including transfers.
Chennai to Pudupet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Pudupet train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pudupet is to train via Sirkazhi which takes 4h 46m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pudupet, 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, SLGT Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyur 4 times a day, and the journey takes 5h 55m. National Travels - Ratnagiri also services this route once a week.
- 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
Train from Perambur to Karaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chennai to Thirukadaiyur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Chennai to Pudupet bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Thirukadaiyur station.
Chennai to Pudupet train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sirkazhi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pudupet is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chennai to Pudupet.
There are 59+ hotels available in Pudupet.