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 12606 / ...
3h 44m₹776–2,192Bus
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Virudhachalam - Chennai
4h 37m₹1,235–2,340Drive 243.8 km
- Drive from Pennādam to Chennaicar 243.8 km
3h 31m₹2,724–3,934Taxi
- 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
4h 37m₹6,215–9,882Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Virudhachalam to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
5h 17m₹1,201–2,034
Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pennādam to Chennai is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 44m.
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 37m.
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 3h 44m.
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 3h 44m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200.
It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 3h 44m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹2,400 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Pennādam, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Pennadam to Chennai Egmore 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 41m. 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 20m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Pennadam to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹398–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–650
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹410–1,100
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- +91 94440 05266
- [email protected]
- Website
- Apple Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Apple Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Website
- Al Ayaan Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Al Ayaan Travels
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Website
- Soumya Tours and Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Soumya Tours and Travels
- Website
- VVM Travels
Bus from Virudhachalam to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- VVM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
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Booking & Getting There
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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