There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Thirupalaivanam by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 06741 train
best- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain 06741 / ...
1h 8m₹479–1,358Line 06741 train, line 595 bus
cheapest- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Minjurtrain 06741 / ...
- Take the bus from Minjur station to Kattur Cross Roadbus 595
2h 12m₹125–934Drive 43.1 km
- Drive from Chennai to Thirupalaivanamcar 43.1 km
41 min₹485–701Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai to Thirupalaivanamtaxi 43.1 km
41 min₹1,000–1,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Thirupalaivanam is to line 06741 train and line 595 bus which costs ₹120 - ₹950 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Thirupalaivanam is to drive which takes 41 min and costs ₹480 - ₹700.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Thirupalaivanam. However, there are services departing from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal and arriving at Ponneri via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
The distance between Chennai and Thirupalaivanam is 47 km. The road distance is 43.1 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Thirupalaivanam without a car is to line 06741 train which takes 1h 8m and costs ₹470 - ₹1,400.
It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Chennai to Thirupalaivanam, including transfers.
Chennai to Thirupalaivanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal station.
Chennai to Thirupalaivanam train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ponneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Thirupalaivanam is 43 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Chennai to Thirupalaivanam.
There are four+ hotels available in Thirupalaivanam.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Thirupalaivanam, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri hourly. Tickets cost ₹110–950 and the journey takes 57 min.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Minjur
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- mtcbus.tn.gov.in
Bus from Minjur station to Kattur Cross Road
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹9–40
- Website
- https://mtcbus.tn.gov.in/
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–14
- Express Service
- ₹13–19
- Deluxe Service
- ₹20–28
- A/C Service
- ₹30–40
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,000–1,300
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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