What is the cheapest way to get from Palayam to Chennai?

The cheapest way to get from Palayam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palayam to Chennai?

The fastest way to get from Palayam to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹15,000.

Is there a direct bus between Palayam and Chennai?

No, there is no direct bus from Palayam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vadasery and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Palayam and Chennai?

No, there is no direct train from Palayam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Eraniel and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.

How far is it from Palayam to Chennai?

The distance between Palayam and Chennai is 705 km. The road distance is 705.2 km.

How do I travel from Palayam to Chennai without a car?

The best way to get from Palayam to Chennai without a car is to bus via Vadasery which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000.

How long does it take to get from Palayam to Chennai?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Palayam to Chennai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palayam to Chennai bus from?

Palayam to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Vadasery station.

Where do I catch the Palayam to Chennai train from?

Palayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Eraniel station.

Train or bus from Palayam to Chennai?

The best way to get from Palayam to Chennai is to bus via Vadasery which takes 8h 35m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹650 - ₹3,300 and takes 14h 11m.

Where does the Palayam to Chennai bus arrive?

Palayam to Chennai bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Chennai station.

Where does the Palayam to Chennai train arrive?

Palayam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.

Can I drive from Palayam to Chennai?

Yes, the driving distance between Palayam to Chennai is 705 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Palayam to Chennai.

Where can I stay near Chennai?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Chennai.

Palayam to Chennai - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Palayam to Chennai by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus via Vadasery
best
1. Take the bus from Vadasery to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
8h 35m
₹1,269–2,931
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Eraniel to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128 / ...
14h 11m
₹666–3,239
Drive 705.2 km
1. Drive from Palayam to Chennaicar 705.2 km
10h 28m
₹7,893–11,400
Bus to Tuticorin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Nagercoil Omni Bus Stand to Tuticorinbus
2. Fly from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TCR - MAA
5h 36m
₹8,740–18,462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thuckalay to Koyembedubus
12h 21m
₹1,275–3,787
Train to Trivandrum, fly
1. Take the train from Eraniel to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
2. Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRV - MAA
5h 43m
₹7,735–16,879
Taxi to Madurai, fly
1. Take the taxi from Palayam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
5h 34m
₹10,795–14,854
Taxi to Cochin International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Palayam to Kochi-Airport-COKtaxi
2. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane COK - MAA
6h 19m
₹11,801–17,543

Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

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1h 49mAverage Duration

₹7,428Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.6 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Palayam, Tamil Nādu, India and Chennai, India?

Hans Travels operates a bus from Vadasery to Chennai 5 times a week, and the journey takes 8h 15m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Eraniel to Chennai Egmore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹380–2,900 and the journey takes 14h 7m.

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