There are 6 ways to get from Chettinad to Periyar National Park by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayamtrain 16362 / ...
- Take the taxi from Rajapalayam to Periyar National Parktaxi
7h 31m₹3,281–5,954Drive 228.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Chettinad to Periyar National Parkcar 228.3 km
3h 47m₹2,579–3,724Train, bus via Dindigul
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jntrain
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus
7h 43mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Chettinad to Periyar National Parktaxi 228.3 km
3h 47m₹5,000–6,500Bus
- Take the bus from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai to Dindigulbus
- Take the bus from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu to Thekkady, Keralabus
9h 5mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapalitrain
- Take the bus from Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu to Theni, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Theni to Kumilybus
9h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chettinad to Periyar National Park is to drive which costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chettinad to Periyar National Park is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chettinad to Periyar National Park. However, there are services departing from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Thekkady, Kerala via Madurai and Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Chettinad and Periyar National Park is 328 km. The road distance is 228.3 km.
The best way to get from Chettinad to Periyar National Park without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 31m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Chettinad to Periyar National Park, including transfers.
Chettinad to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, depart from Devakottai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chettinad to Periyar National Park bus services, operated by SKT Bus Transport, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chettinad to Periyar National Park is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Chettinad to Periyar National Park.
There are 254+ hotels available in Periyar National Park.
What companies run services between Chettinad, India and Periyar National Park, India?
You can take a vehicle from Chettinad to Thekkady, Kerala via Devakottai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Dindigul, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, and Thekkady, Kerala in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Karaikkudi Jn to Rajapalayam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹470–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Dindigul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Chettinad to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 8893555000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kalladatravels.com
Bus from Madurai to Dindigul
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹470–2,000
- Website
- http://www.kalladatravels.com/
- Phone
- +91 9447071021
- [email protected]
- Website
- onlineksrtcswift.com
Bus from Theni to Kumily
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹75–150
- Website
- https://onlineksrtcswift.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,000–6,500
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