There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Pulivalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Perambur to Sholinghurtrain 12607 / ...
1h 9m₹788–1,855Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Arcotbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
3h 8m₹1,128–1,703Drive 104.3 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pulivalamcar 104.3 km
1h 42m₹1,020–1,474Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pulivalamtaxi 104.3 km
1h 42m₹2,600–3,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam is to drive which costs ₹1,000 - ₹1,500 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pulivalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai and arriving at Arcot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pulivalam. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Sholinghur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Chennai and Pulivalam is 93 km. The road distance is 104.3 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Chennai to Pulivalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Pulivalam bus services, operated by Pranav Nandhan Roadlines, depart from Chennai station.
Chennai to Pulivalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pulivalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Sholinghur twice daily. Tickets cost ₹130–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Pranav Nandhan Roadlines operates a bus from Chennai to Arcot hourly, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Eight other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–480
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Website
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Pranav Nandhan Roadlines
- Phone
- +91 9176674557
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Sri Sugam Travels
- Website
- Evolte Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Evolte Bus
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- Jayavin Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–750
- Schedules at
- Jayavin Travels
- Phone
- +91 73055 90999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Olive Travels Lines
- Website
- Gee Pee Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Gee Pee Travels
- Website
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Sri Ganapathy Travels
- Website
- KBS Luxury Bus
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- KBS Luxury Bus
- Website
- SPT Tours and Travels
Bus from Chennai to Arcot
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- SPT Tours and Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,600–3,200
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 Pulivalam bus services, operated by Pranav Nandhan Roadlines, arrive at Arcot station.
Chennai to Pulivalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sholinghur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pulivalam is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chennai to Pulivalam.
There are 15+ hotels available in Pulivalam.