There are 5 ways to get from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur by train, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chidambaram to Tindivanamtrain 20606 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
3h 19m₹1,818–3,207Drive 133.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Parangipettai to Melmalayanurcar 133.3 km
2h 10m₹1,499–2,166Bus
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Puducherrybus Chidambaram - Puducherry
- Take the bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Gingee - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4320
4h 48m₹1,838–3,235Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parangipettai to Melmalayanurtaxi 133.3 km
2h 10m₹2,300–2,800Train, taxi via Villupuram
- Take the train from Parangipettai to Villupuram Jntrain 06690 / ...
- Take the taxi from Tindivanam to Melmalayanurtaxi
4h 36m₹1,738–3,845
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur is to drive which costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ₹1,500 - ₹2,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand via FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Parangipettai and Melmalayanur is 188 km. The road distance is 133.3 km.
The best way to get from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 19m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur, including transfers.
Parangipettai to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Parangipettai to Melmalayanur bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Puducherry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parangipettai to Melmalayanur is 133 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur.
There are four+ hotels available in Melmalayanur.
What companies run services between Parangipettai, India and Melmalayanur, India?
You can take a vehicle from Parangipettai to Melmalayanur via Chidambaram, Puducherry, FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand, and FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Tindivanam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- 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
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Pondicherry - Bus Stand to FlixBus Gingee - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹200–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
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