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How to get fromChennai to Acharapākkamby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Acharapākkam by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvatturtrain train 12605 / ...
    2h 27m
    ₹240–1,923

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vadapalani to Kundrathur Bus Stationbus bus M88
    2. Take the bus from Kundrathur B.S. to Vandalur Gatebus bus 66K
    3. Take the train from Vandalur to Acharapakkamtrain train
    5h 13m
    ₹152–1,101

  3. Line 15 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Payaigada to M.G.R. Koyambedubus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus to Melmaruvathurbus bus
    4h 2m
    ₹178–1,527

  4. Drive 98.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Acharapākkamcar car 98.3 km
    1h 32m
    ₹1,109–1,602

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Acharapākkamtaxi taxi 98.3 km
    1h 32m
    ₹2,200–2,700

  6. Line 06721 train, train

    1. Take the train from Chennai Fort to Tambaramtrain train 06721 / ...
    2. Take the train from Tambaram to Acharapakkamtrain train 06027
    3h 30m
    ₹247–1,998

Chennai to Acharapākkam by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket₹240Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Acharapākkam, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Melmaruvattur hourly. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Payaigada to Acharapakkam via Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, Melmaruvathur, and Melmaruvattur in around 4h 2m.

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