There are 5 ways to get from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu by train, bus (Flixbus), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chennai Central to Vaniyambaditrain 12609 / ...
3h 15m₹450–1,699Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Standbus FlixBus IN4312 / ...
5h 9m₹988–1,726Drive 207 km
- Drive from Chennai Central Station to Echankaducar 207 km
2h 58m₹2,336–3,373Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chennai Central Station to Echankadutaxi 207 km
2h 58m₹5,000–6,500Train via Vellore
- Take the train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jntrain 22651 / ...
- Take the train from Katpadi Jn to Vaniyambaditrain 06417 / ...
4h 42m₹554–2,610
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu. However, there are services departing from Government General Hospital and arriving at FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand via FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu. However, there are services departing from Chennai Central and arriving at Vaniyambadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Chennai Central Station and Echankadu is 204 km. The road distance is 207 km.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu, including transfers.
Chennai Central Station to Echankadu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu station.
Chennai Central Station to Echankadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Central station.
The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ₹450 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹950 - ₹1,800 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Chennai Central Station, India and Echankadu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Central to Vaniyambadi 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus India operates a bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand hourly. Tickets cost ₹330–900 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Chennai Central to Vaniyambadi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Chennai Central to Katpadi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Katpadi Jn to Vaniyambadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Chennai - Koyambedu to FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹330–900
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 956 635 3633
- Website
- tenride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai Central Station to Echankadu bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Ambur - Bus Stand station.
Chennai Central Station to Echankadu train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Vaniyambadi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai Central Station to Echankadu is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Chennai Central Station to Echankadu.
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