There are 5 ways to get from Meenambakkam to Ponneri by train, subway, taxi or car
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Line 40008 train, line 42419 train
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Take the line 40008 train from Minambakkam to Chennai Park
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Take the line 42419 train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
Metro, line 42419 train
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Take the Metro from Meenambakkam to Chennai Central
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Take the line 42419 train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Meenambakkam to Ponneri
Drive
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Drive from Meenambakkam to Ponneri
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meenambakkam to Ponneri is to train which costs ₹100 - ₹650 and takes 1h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Meenambakkam to Ponneri is to taxi which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,700 and takes 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minambakkam and arriving at Ponneri. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Meenambakkam and Ponneri is 39 km. The road distance is 52.1 km.
The best way to get from Meenambakkam to Ponneri without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs ₹100 - ₹650.
The train from Minambakkam to Ponneri takes 1h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Meenambakkam to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Minambakkam station.
Meenambakkam to Ponneri train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Ponneri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meenambakkam to Ponneri is 52 km. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Meenambakkam to Ponneri.

- Distance: 39.4 km
- Duration: 1h 42m
What companies run services between Meenambakkam, India and Ponneri, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Minambakkam to Ponneri once daily. Tickets cost ₹100 - ₹650 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Minambakkam to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹100 - ₹130
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360 - ₹450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490 - ₹650
Train from Minambakkam to Chennai Park
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹85 - ₹550
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹85 - ₹110
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹320 - ₹400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹440 - ₹550
Train from M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal to Ponneri
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹90 - ₹600
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹90 - ₹120
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340 - ₹420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460 - ₹600

- Phone
- +91 44 23792000
- chennaimetrorail@cmrl.in
- Website
- chennaimetrorail.org
Subway from Meenambakkam to Chennai Central
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹35 - ₹55
- Schedules at
- chennaimetrorail.org
- standard fare
- ₹35 - ₹55
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300 - ₹1,700
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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