There are 7 ways to get from Periyakulam to Chennai by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car
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Taxi to Madurai, fly
best- Take the taxi from Periyakulam to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi
- Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane IXM - MAA
3h 18m₹6,913–10,939Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Periyakulam to Chennai Kalainagarbus
11h 46m₹387–983Bus, train
- Take the bus from FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagarbus FlixBus IN5536
- Take the train from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Chennai Forttrain 06722 / ...
9h 33m₹789–3,064Train
- Take the train from Teni to Peramburtrain 20602
10h 38m₹766–3,115Drive 487.3 km
- Drive from Periyakulam to Chennaicar 487.3 km
7h 6m₹5,493–7,935Taxi
- Take the taxi from Periyakulam to Chennaitaxi 487.3 km
7h 6m₹10,000–13,000Bus to Trichy International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypassbus
- Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane TRZ - MAA
6h 5m₹6,379–9,206
Periyakulam to Chennai by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Periyakulam to Chennai is to bus which costs ₹380 - ₹1,000 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Periyakulam to Chennai is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs ₹6,500 - ₹11,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Periyakulam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Periyakulam and arriving at Vadapalani via Kilambakkam B.S. and Kundrathur Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Periyakulam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Teni and arriving at Perambur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Periyakulam and Chennai is 522 km. The road distance is 487.3 km.
The best way to get from Periyakulam to Chennai without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 33m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,100.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Periyakulam to Chennai, including transfers.
Periyakulam to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, depart from Periyakulam station.
Periyakulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Teni station.
The best way to get from Periyakulam to Chennai is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹380 - ₹1,000 and takes 11h 46m.
What companies run services between Periyakulam, India and Chennai, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Teni to Perambur 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹330–2,600 and the journey takes 10h 16m. Alternatively, SETC operates a bus from Periyakulam to Chennai Kalainagar twice daily. Tickets cost ₹360–900 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–8,500
Flights from Trichy International Airport to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Madurai to Chennai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Marai Malai Nagar Ka to Chennai Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- 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)
- ₹750–950
Train from Teni to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹330–2,600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹330–400
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,200–1,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand to FlixBus Chennai - Maraimalai Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹650–2,200
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
Bus from FlixBus Periyakulam - Bus Stand to FlixBus Tiruchirapalli - Mannarpuruam Bypass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–800
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.in
- Phone
- 9513948001
- [email protected]
- Website
- tnstc.in
Bus from Periyakulam to Chennai Kalainagar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹360–900
- Website
- https://www.tnstc.in/OTRSOnline/
- Sleeper / Seater
- ₹500–800
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–13,000
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More Questions & Answers
Periyakulam to Chennai bus services, operated by SETC, arrive at Chennai Kalainagar station.
Periyakulam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Periyakulam to Chennai is 487 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Periyakulam to Chennai.
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