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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Alathiyur by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadamtrain train 12605 / ...
    3h 38m
    ₹842–2,313

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalambus bus Chennai - Virudhachalam
    4h 45m
    ₹1,295–2,465

  3. Drive  245.2 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Alathiyurcar car 245.2 km
    3h 48m
    ₹2,745–3,965

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chennai to Alathiyurtaxi taxi 245.2 km
    3h 48m
    ₹5,500–6,500

  5. Bus via Chennai

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Virudhachalambus bus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater/ Sleeper
    5h
    ₹1,266–2,011

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  • Distance: 242.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Pennadam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹190–1,500 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, IntrCity SmartBus operates a bus from Chennai Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus (CMBT Koyambedu) to Virudhachalam once daily. Tickets cost ₹440–1,400 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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