There are 5 ways to get from Acharapākkam to Chennai by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 06722 train
best- Take the train from Acharapakkam to Tambaramtrain 06028
- Take the train from Tambaram to Chennai Forttrain 06722 / ...
2h 58m₹242–1,913Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Acharapakkam to Vandalurtrain
- Take the bus from Vandalur Gate to Kundrathur B.S.bus 66K
- Take the bus from Kundrathur Bus Station to Vadapalanibus M88
4h 43m₹150–1,094Bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Melmaruvathur to Koyambedu mSs Terminusbus
- Take the bus from M.G.R. Koyambedu to Payaigadabus 15
3h 47m₹405–2,113Drive 102.1 km
- Drive from Acharapākkam to Chennaicar 102.1 km
1h 28m₹1,152–1,664Taxi
- Take the taxi from Acharapākkam to Chennaitaxi 102.1 km
1h 28m₹2,300–2,800
Acharapākkam to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Acharapākkam to Chennai is to train and bus which costs ₹150 - ₹1,100 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Acharapākkam to Chennai is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Acharapākkam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Melmaruvathur and arriving at Payaigada via M.G.R. Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Acharapākkam to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Acharapakkam and arriving at Chennai Fort via Tambaram. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Acharapākkam and Chennai is 97 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Acharapākkam to Chennai without a car is to train and line 06722 train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹240 - ₹2,000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Acharapākkam to Chennai, including transfers.
Acharapākkam to Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, depart from Melmaruvathur station.
Acharapākkam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Acharapakkam station.
The best way to get from Acharapākkam to Chennai is to train and line 06722 train which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹240 - ₹2,000. Alternatively, you can bus and line 15 bus, which costs ₹400 - ₹2,200 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Acharapākkam, India and Chennai, India?
You can take a train from Acharapakkam to Chennai Fort via Tambaram in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Acharapakkam to Payaigada via Melmaruvattur, Melmaruvathur, Koyambedu mSs Terminus, Koyambedu, Cmbt, and M.G.R. Koyambedu in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Acharapakkam to Tambaram
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tambaram to Chennai Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Acharapakkam to Vandalur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Phone
- +91 6381293949
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
Bus from Melmaruvathur to Koyambedu mSs Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹270–1,200
- Website
- Mettur Super Services
- AC Sleeper
- ₹270–1,200
- Phone
- +91 044-24615949
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTC
Bus from M.G.R. Koyambedu to Payaigada
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–60
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹11–16
- Express Service
- ₹16–23
- Deluxe Service
- ₹24–35
- A/C Service
- ₹35–60
Bus from Vandalur Gate to Kundrathur B.S.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–45
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–14
- Express Service
- ₹14–20
- Deluxe Service
- ₹21–29
- A/C Service
- ₹30–45
Bus from Kundrathur Bus Station to Vadapalani
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹10–50
- Website
- MTC
- Ordinary Service
- ₹10–15
- Express Service
- ₹15–22
- Deluxe Service
- ₹22–35
- A/C Service
- ₹30–50
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,300–2,800
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More Questions & Answers
Acharapākkam to Chennai bus services, operated by Mettur Super Services, arrive at Koyambedu mSs Terminus station.
Acharapākkam to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tambaram station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acharapākkam to Chennai is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Acharapākkam to Chennai.
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