There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Pulivalam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Sholinghurtrain 12607 / ...
1h 24m₹790–1,871Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadubus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Ranipet, Tamil Nadu
2h 55mDrive 105.6 km
- Drive from Chennai to Pulivalamcar 105.6 km
1h 40m₹1,188–1,715Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Pulivalamtaxi 105.6 km
1h 40m₹2,700–3,200Train, line 06033 train
- Take the train from Perambur to Arakkonamtrain 12607 / ...
- Take the train from Arakkonam to Sholinghurtrain 06033 / ...
2h 27m₹890–2,696
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹1,900 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Pulivalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Pulivalam. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Sholinghur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Chennai and Pulivalam is 99 km. The road distance is 105.6 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Chennai to Pulivalam, including transfers.
Chennai to Pulivalam bus services, operated by Sankara Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Pulivalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Pulivalam is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Pulivalam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Sholinghur 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Sankara Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Ranipet, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Perambur to Arakkonam
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Arakkonam to Sholinghur
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–3,200
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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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Pulivalam bus services, operated by Sankara Travels, arrive at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Pulivalam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sholinghur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Pulivalam is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Chennai to Pulivalam.
There are 10+ hotels available in Pulivalam.