There are 6 ways to get from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus
- Take the bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypassbus
- Take the bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Idaikalbus
9h 12m₹2,088–4,835Train
cheapest- Take the train from Parangipettai to Mayiladuturai Jtrain 06689 / ...
- Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallurtrain 16847
10h 43m₹968–3,695Train via Virudhunagar
- Take the train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jntrain 16368 / ...
- Take the train from Virudunagar Jn to Kadayanallurtrain 06504 / ...
9h 28m₹1,138–3,907Drive 425.5 km
- Drive from Parangipettai to Kadayanallurcar 425.5 km
6h 51m₹4,797–6,929Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Kadayanallurtaxi 425.5 km
6h 51m₹9,500–12,000Bus via Madurai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadubus
- Take the bus from Rajapalayam to Kadayanallurbus
11h 8m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur is to drive which takes 6h 51m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Idaikal via Pondicherry Bus stand and Tindivanam Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Kadayanallur via Virudunagar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
The distance between Parangipettai and Kadayanallur is 598 km. The road distance is 425.5 km.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,900.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur, including transfers.
Parangipettai to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Parangipettai to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹2,000 - ₹4,900. Alternatively, you can train via Virudhunagar, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹4,000 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Parangipettai, India and Kadayanallur, India?
You can take a vehicle from Parangipettai to Idaikal via Chidambaram, Pondicherry Bus stand, and Tindivanam Bypass in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur via Chidambaram and Virudunagar Jn in around 9h 28m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Virudunagar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Virudunagar Jn to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Parangipettai to Mayiladuturai J
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Mayiladuturai J to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,000
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Puducherry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹390–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹390–550
- Phone
- 7338873882
- [email protected]
- Website
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Pondicherry Bus stand to Tindivanam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–450
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
Bus from Tindivanam Bypass to Idaikal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,100
- Schedules at
- jayavintravels.com
- AC Sleeper`
- ₹850–1,600
- Phone
- +919841584444
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Madurai, Tamil Nadu to Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- omio.com
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Rajapalayam to Kadayanallur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹40–650
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
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More Questions & Answers
Parangipettai to Kadayanallur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Parangipettai to Kadayanallur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Virudunagar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parangipettai to Kadayanallur is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Parangipettai to Kadayanallur.
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