There are 6 ways to get from Pennādam to Chennai by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Pennadam to Chennai Egmoretrain 16128
4h 13m₹776–2,192Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Virudhachalam - Chennai
4h 25m₹1,235–2,340Drive 243.8 km
- Drive from Pennādam to Chennaicar 243.8 km
3h 31m₹2,753–3,977Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pennādam to Chennaitaxi 243.8 km
3h 31m₹5,000–6,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Pennadam to Ponmlai Gld Rcktrain
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
5h 30m₹6,796–10,242Bus via Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Tamil Nadu
5h 7m
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennādam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Pennādam to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennādam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Virudhachalam and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennādam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Pennadam and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Pennādam and Chennai is 235 km. The road distance is 243.8 km.
The best way to get from Pennādam to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Pennādam to Chennai, including transfers.
Pennādam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Virudhachalam station.
Pennādam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Pennadam station.
The best way to get from Pennādam to Chennai is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Pennādam, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pennadam to Chennai Egmore once daily. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹398–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 8m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pennadam to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Pennadam to Ponmlai Gld Rck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- https://www.intrcity.com/
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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More Questions & Answers
Pennādam to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Pennādam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennādam to Chennai is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Pennādam to Chennai.
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