There are 5 ways to get from Parangipettai to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h 14m₹1,188–2,285Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parangipettai to Villupuram Jntrain 06690 / ...
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 12632 / ...
5h 44m₹878–3,095Drive 207.8 km
- Drive from Parangipettai to Chennaicar 207.8 km
3h 25m₹2,343–3,384Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Chennaitaxi 207.8 km
3h 25m₹4,600–6,000Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 27m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parangipettai to Chennai is to train which costs ₹850 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Parangipettai to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Parangipettai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Parangipettai to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Parangipettai and arriving at Chennai Egmore via Villupuram Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Parangipettai and Chennai is 232 km. The road distance is 207.8 km.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Parangipettai to Chennai, including transfers.
Parangipettai to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, depart from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu station.
Parangipettai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Parangipettai station.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Chennai is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹850 - ₹3,100 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Parangipettai, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parangipettai to Chennai Egmore via Parangipettai and Villupuram Jn in around 5h 44m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parangipettai to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- 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 Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹440–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
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More Questions & Answers
Parangipettai to Chennai bus services, operated by Sri Vaari Travels, arrive at Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Parangipettai to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parangipettai to Chennai is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Parangipettai to Chennai.
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