There are 6 ways to get from Parikkal to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Vandipalayam Omni Bus Owners Association Motel to Chennaibus redbusIndia_Electric A/C Sleeper
3h 46mLine 16868 train, train
cheapest- Take the train from Parikkal to Villupuram Jntrain 16868
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmoretrain 16752 / ...
5h 4m₹276–2,191Line 16868 train, train via Tambaram
- Take the train from Parikkal to Villupuram Jntrain 16868
- Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaramtrain 20692 / ...
5h 3m₹376–2,991Drive 193.2 km
- Drive from Parikkal to Chennaicar 193.2 km
2h 46m₹2,163–3,124Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parikkal to Chennaitaxi 193.2 km
2h 46m₹4,300–5,500Line 16868 train, bus
- Take the train from Parikkal to Villupuram Jntrain 16868
- Take the bus from Villupuram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Villupuram - Chennai
5h 17m₹536–2,291
Parikkal to Chennai by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parikkal to Chennai is to line 16868 train and train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,200 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Parikkal to Chennai is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Parikkal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Vandipalayam Omni Bus Owners Association Motel and arriving at Chennai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Parikkal to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Parikkal and arriving at Chennai Park via Villupuram Jn and Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Parikkal and Chennai is 205 km. The road distance is 193.2 km.
The best way to get from Parikkal to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Parikkal to Chennai, including transfers.
Parikkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Leafybus, depart from Vandipalayam Omni Bus Owners Association Motel station.
Parikkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Parikkal station.
The best way to get from Parikkal to Chennai is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can line 16868 train and train via Tambaram, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Parikkal, India and Chennai, India?
Leafybus operates a bus from Vandipalayam Omni Bus Owners Association Motel to Chennai 4 times a week, and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Parikkal to Chennai Park via Villupuram Jn and Tambaram in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Parikkal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Villupuram Jn to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Parikkal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Villupuram Jn to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Parikkal to Villupuram Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–410
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Leafybus
Bus from Vandipalayam Omni Bus Owners Association Motel to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Leafybus
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Villupuram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹420–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹420–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Parikkal to Chennai bus services, operated by Leafybus, arrive at Chennai station.
Parikkal to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Villupuram Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parikkal to Chennai is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Parikkal to Chennai.
There are 1064+ hotels available in Chennai.