There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Singirikudi by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherrybus Chennai - Puducherry
3h 49m₹612–1,595Bus via Payaigada
cheapest- Take the bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherrybus
5h 51m₹318–967Train via Villupuram
- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jntrain 12693 / ...
4h 27m₹425–2,389Drive 160 km
- Drive from Chennai to Singirikudicar 160 km
2h 44m₹1,805–2,607Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Singirikuditaxi 160 km
2h 44m₹3,600–4,300Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Pondicherrytrain 17652
5h₹362–1,605
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Singirikudi is to bus via Payaigada which costs ₹310 - ₹1,000 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Singirikudi is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Singirikudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) and arriving at Puducherry via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Singirikudi. However, there are services departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Villianur via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Chennai and Singirikudi is 165 km. The road distance is 160 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Singirikudi without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,600.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Chennai to Singirikudi, including transfers.
Chennai to Singirikudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Chennai to Singirikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Singirikudi is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,600. Alternatively, you can train via Villupuram, which costs ₹420 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Singirikudi, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry once daily. Tickets cost ₹303–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹160–1,300 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Egmore to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Perambur to Pondicherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹303–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Chennai PT- Dr. MGR Bus Stand to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹120–270
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,600–4,300
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 Singirikudi bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Chennai to Singirikudi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Singirikudi is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Chennai to Singirikudi.
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