There are 5 ways to get from Pichavaram to Chennai by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)bus Chidambaram - Chennai
4h 14m₹1,189–2,285Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmoretrain 09420 / ...
5h 17m₹943–2,390Drive 215.7 km
- Drive from Pichavaram to Chennaicar 215.7 km
3h 35m₹2,411–3,483Taxi
- Take the taxi from Pichavaram to Chennaitaxi 215.7 km
3h 35m₹4,800–6,000Bus via Chennai
- Take the bus from Chidambaram to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
5h 28m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pichavaram to Chennai is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pichavaram to Chennai is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ₹2,400 - ₹3,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pichavaram to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Pichavaram to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Chidambaram and arriving at Chennai Egmore via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Pichavaram and Chennai is 232 km. The road distance is 215.7 km.
The best way to get from Pichavaram to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Pichavaram to Chennai, including transfers.
Pichavaram to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, depart from Chidambaram station.
Pichavaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chidambaram station.
The best way to get from Pichavaram to Chennai is to bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹2,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹2,400 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Pichavaram, India and Chennai, India?
IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) once daily. Tickets cost ₹366–1,400 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chidambaram to Chennai Egmore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Phone
- +917303093510
- [email protected]
- Website
- intrcity.com
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹366–1,400
- Book at
- intrcity.com
- Sleeper
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Seat
- ₹440–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- +91 9799407141
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Website
- Mahadev Travels - Jaipur
- Phone
- +91 9119900371
- [email protected]
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
Bus from Chidambaram to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
- Website
- Singh Bus Service
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Booking & Getting There
Pichavaram to Chennai bus services, operated by IntrCity SmartBus, arrive at Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) station.
Pichavaram to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chennai Egmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pichavaram to Chennai is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Pichavaram to Chennai.
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