There are 6 ways to get from Potheri to Besant Nagar by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Line 40526 train, bus
best- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Guindytrain 40526 / ...
- Take the bus from Little Mount to Adyar Signalbus 5B
1h 37m₹144–954Train, line 102 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Beachtrain 40518 / ...
- Take the bus from NSC Bose Road to Adyar Depotbus 102
3h 18m₹131–972Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailashbus FlixBus IN5143
2h 7m₹167–219Drive 37.9 km
- Drive from Potheri to Besant Nagarcar 37.9 km
42 min₹369–533Taxi
- Take the taxi from Potheri to Besant Nagartaxi 37.9 km
42 min₹1,000–1,300Line 40522 train, line 41002 train
- Take the train from Potheri Halt to St Thomas Mounttrain 40522 / ...
- Take the train from St Thomas Mount to Kasturiba Nagartrain 41002 / ...
2h 13m₹232–1,769
Potheri to Besant Nagar by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potheri to Besant Nagar is to bus which costs ₹160 - ₹220 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Potheri to Besant Nagar is to drive which takes 42 min and costs ₹360 - ₹550.
No, there is no direct bus from Potheri to Besant Nagar. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University and arriving at Adyar Signal via Madhya Kailash. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Potheri to Besant Nagar. However, there are services departing from Potheri Halt and arriving at Kasturiba Nagar via St Thomas Mount. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Potheri and Besant Nagar is 43 km. The road distance is 37.9 km.
The best way to get from Potheri to Besant Nagar without a car is to line 40526 train and bus which takes 1h 37m and costs ₹140 - ₹1,000.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Potheri to Besant Nagar, including transfers.
Potheri to Besant Nagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University station.
Potheri to Besant Nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Potheri Halt station.
The best way to get from Potheri to Besant Nagar is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs ₹160 - ₹220. Alternatively, you can line 40522 train and line 41002 train, which costs ₹230 - ₹1,800 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Potheri, India and Besant Nagar, India?
FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash twice daily. Tickets cost ₹160–200 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potheri Halt to Adyar Signal via St Thomas Mount, Kasturiba Nagar, and Madhya Kailash in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Potheri Halt to Guindy
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from Potheri Halt to St Thomas Mount
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹330–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–900
Train from St Thomas Mount to Kasturiba Nagar
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹110–850
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320–400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹420–550
- First Class (1A)
- ₹650–850
Train from Potheri Halt to Chennai Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from Little Mount to Adyar Signal
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹9–29
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹9–13
- Express Service
- ₹12–18
- Deluxe Service
- ₹18–26
- A/C Service
- ₹28–29
Bus from NSC Bose Road to Adyar Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹8–29
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹8–13
- Express Service
- ₹12–17
- Deluxe Service
- ₹18–26
- A/C Service
- ₹27–29
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - SRM University to FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–200
- Website
- FlixBus India
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Booking & Getting There
Potheri to Besant Nagar bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Chennai - Madhya Kailash station.
Potheri to Besant Nagar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at St Thomas Mount station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potheri to Besant Nagar is 38 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Potheri to Besant Nagar.
There are 1179+ hotels available in Besant Nagar.