There are 5 ways to get from Kātpādi to Ponneri by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train, line 42033 train
best- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Peramburtrain 12658 / ...
- Take the train from Basin Bridge Jn to Ponneritrain 42033 / ...
2h 52m₹362–2,964Train, line 42023 train
cheapest- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Centraltrain 12674 / ...
- Take the train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneritrain 42023 / ...
3h 52m₹264–2,130Bus
- Take the bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Katpadi Tamil Nadu - Chennai
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Chennai - RMK Collegebus FlixBus IN5212 / ...
4h 37m₹844–1,885Drive 158.4 km
- Drive from Kātpādi to Ponnericar 158.4 km
2h 5m₹1,792–2,588Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kātpādi to Ponneritaxi 158.4 km
2h 5m₹3,900–4,800
Kātpādi to Ponneri by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kātpādi to Ponneri is to train and line 42023 train which costs ₹260 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kātpādi to Ponneri is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ₹1,700 - ₹2,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kātpādi to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Tamil Nadu and arriving at FlixBus Chennai - RMK College via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Kātpādi to Ponneri. However, there are services departing from Katpadi Jn and arriving at Ponneri via Perambur and Basin Bridge Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Kātpādi and Ponneri is 160 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Ponneri without a car is to train and line 42033 train which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹360 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Kātpādi to Ponneri, including transfers.
Kātpādi to Ponneri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Katpadi Tamil Nadu station.
Kātpādi to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katpadi Jn station.
The best way to get from Kātpādi to Ponneri is to train and line 42033 train which takes 2h 52m and costs ₹360 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹800 - ₹1,900 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Kātpādi, Tamil Nādu, India and Ponneri, India?
You can take a train from Katpadi Jn to Ponneri via Perambur and Basin Bridge Jn in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Ponneri via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu), FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu, and FlixBus Chennai - RMK College in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katpadi Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Basin Bridge Jn to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Katpadi Jn to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Katpadi Tamil Nadu to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹410–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,900–4,800
Fast Track Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 88 89 99
- Website
- vellore.fasttrackcalltaxi.in
I Square Taxi
- Phone
- +91 90 43 99 66 99
- Website
- isquaretaxi.in
Maya Call Taxi
- Phone
- +91 41 62 22 44 55
- Website
- mayacalltaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kātpādi to Ponneri bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Kātpādi to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kātpādi to Ponneri is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Kātpādi to Ponneri.
There are five+ hotels available in Ponneri.