Facts about the transport from Mandapam to Chennai
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 10h 18m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:15 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:52 PM |
| Departures per day | 7 |
| Distance | 515 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways |

| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 18:20 | 07:25 | $10.68 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 18:20 | 07:25 | $25.49 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 18:20 | 07:25 | $15.44 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 18:20 | 07:25 | $4.11 | |
Bus | Parveen Travels | Non-AC Seater | 18:25 | 05:25 | $8.57 | |
Bus | Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt | AC Sleeper | 18:30 | 05:00 | $17.47 | |
Bus | Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt | Non-AC Seater | 18:30 | 07:00 | $6.48 | |
Bus | RGP Travels | AC Seater | 18:35 | 06:15 | $6.59 | |
Bus | Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt | AC Seater | 18:55 | 05:45 | $6.58 | |
Bus | Sri Sms Travels | Non-AC Seater | 19:00 | 05:15 | $5.48 | |
Bus | Palslnt Travels | Non-AC Seater | 19:00 | 06:50 | $16.48 | |
Bus | Sbm Traansport | AC Sleeper | 19:10 | 05:05 | $15.37 | |
Bus | Vetri Travels | AC Sleeper | 19:15 | 06:15 | $14.66 | |
Bus | National Travels CHN | AC Seater | 19:40 | 07:00 | $6.59 | |
Bus | RGP Travels | AC Sleeper | 20:00 | 06:35 | $10.99 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 21:17 | 07:10 | $10.47 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 1A - AC First Class Sleeper | 21:17 | 07:10 | $24.39 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 21:17 | 07:10 | $14.81 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 21:17 | 07:10 | $3.95 |
Travelling between Mandapam and Chennai is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 19.36 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 6.57.
It can take you anywhere between 11 and 14 hours to travel between Mandapam and Chennai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Mandapam and Chennai. Train will bring you to your destination in 10h 18m. Train does a much slower job and take about 13h 20m to reach Chennai.
Travelling between Mandapam and Chennai can be as cheap as USD 6.57 if you opt for a Indian Railways train and as expensive as USD 19.36 if you buy a Indian Railways Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Mandapam to Chennai.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
National Travels CHN, Parveen Travels, Shri Baghyalakshmi Travels Sblt , Thirumalaivasan Transports, Tranz king travels, Vetri Travels
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 10h 18m |
| Earliest Departure | 9:15 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:52 PM |
| Departures per day | 7 |
| Distance | 515 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indian Railways |