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There are 11 ways to get from Chennai to Puliyarai by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadubus bus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu
    11h 50m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Sengottaitrain train 16101 / ...
    12h 1m
    ₹453–3,508

  3. Drive 626.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Puliyaraicar car 626.6 km
    9h 30m
    ₹7,064–10,204

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Puliyaraitaxi taxi 626.6 km
    9h 30m
    ₹14,000–17,000

  5. Fly to Tuticorin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)plane plane MAA - TCR
    2. Take the train from Maniyachchi Jn to Tenkasi Jntrain train
    8h 36m
    ₹8,263–19,972

  6. Train via Madurai

    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Madurai Jntrain train 12635 / ...
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain train 16327
    12h 46m
    ₹459–3,579

  7. Bus via Koyambedu CMBT

    1. Take the bus from Koyambedu CMBT to Tenkasibus bus
    14h 43m
    ₹968–4,527

  8. Fly to Madurai, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Madurai (IXM)plane plane MAA - IXM
    2. Take the train from Madurai Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain train
    9h 35m
    ₹5,818–10,807

  9. Fly to Trivandrum, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Trivandrum (TRV)plane plane MAA - TRV
    2. Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain train
    9h 8m
    ₹5,894–12,592

  10. 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 Virudunagar Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain train
    11h 46m
    ₹6,443–11,072

  11. Fly to Cochin International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane MAA - COK
    2. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Kollam Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Kollam Jn to Bhagavathipuramtrain train
    11h 14m
    ₹5,498–11,392

Chennai to Puliyarai by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₹453Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 50m

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

Sri SMS Travels operates a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu hourly, and the journey takes 11h 35m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Sengottai twice daily. Tickets cost ₹350–2,700 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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